The Lahti Symphony Orchestra turns 75 and Sibelius Hall turns 25. Double congratulations!

Principal conductor Dalia Stasevska, the YL Male Voice Choir, baritone Ville Rusanen and soprano Miina-Liisa Värelä celebrate the twin birthdays with the almost 75-minute-long symphonic poem with choir and soloists by Jean Sibelius. The Finnish national composer’s first great work tells the tragic story of the Kalevala hero, with his love affairs, battles and bloody demise. Kullervo echoes the primal patriotism of autonomy-era Finland.

More information: https://sinfonialahti.fi/en/konsertit-ja-liput/happy-birthday-lahti/