Party at Queen Christinas’ Palace

Queen Christina (1626–1689) is undoubtedly one of the most captivating figures in Swedish history. When King Gustavus Adolphus II (1594–1632) fell at the Battle of Lützen on November 6, 1632, his six-year-old daughter became his only heir to the throne. Christina received a well-rounded education, growing into a significant European influencer with a keen interest in culture. Her radical decision to abdicate and convert to Catholicism was a major scandal of the time, earning her widespread notoriety across Europe. This concert takes us through Christina’s life with music, from the Stockholm court to her later years in Rome. Featured composers include Jean-Baptiste Lully, Joseph Chabanceau de la Barre, and Antonio Cesti.

Earthly Angels was founded in 2016 by Kajsa Dahlbäck during her studies at the DocMus doctoral school at the Sibelius Academy. Their debut album, which features Italian music from 17th-century convents, was named YLE’s Album of the Year 2018. Earthly Angels brings together leading Finnish early music musicians along with guest artists from Europe. Their second album, *La rêveuse*, was released in 2021 to high praise. The ensemble focuses on an intense, embodied connection between text and music, striving to uncover intriguing forgotten music and breathe new life into it for contemporary audiences.

EARTHLY ANGELS
Kajsa Dahlbäck, soprano
Jani Sunnarborg, dance and dulcian
Anthony Marini, violin
Anssi Koskela, violin
Heidi Peltoniemi, viola da gamba
Eero Palviainen, lute
Aapo Häkkinen, harpsichord

PROGRAM

Kristiinan vieraita Tukholmassa

Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632–87): Entrée d’Apollon (baletista Triomphe de l’amour)

Jean-Baptiste Lully: Revenez amours (oopperasta Thesée)

Joseph Chabanceau de La Barre (1633–1678):

J’avois juré de n’aymer plus

Vous demandez pour qui mon cœur soûpire

Quand une ame est bien atteinte

Marin Marais (1656–1728): La Rêveuse

Jean-Baptiste Drouart de Bousset (1662–1725): Pourquoy doux rossignol

Vincenzo Albrici (1631–1687): Trio Sonata in d

Elämä Roomassa

Francesco Cavalli (1602–1676): Prologo (ooppersta L’Ormindo)

Alessandro Stradella (1643–1682): Sinfonia no 8 in a

Francesco Cavalli: Vieni, vieni in questo seno (oopperasta La Rosinda)

Antonio Cesti (1623–69): Alma mia (oopperasta L’Argia)

The concert is part of the 2025 Oulu Music Festival.

Tickets

26 € Regular / 18 € Pensioner / 10 € Discount groups

Available through Ticketmaster Finland nationwide. Prices include handling fees. Tickets without handling fees are available from the Valve ticket office. A service fee of €3 per order will be charged for purchases from the Ticketmaster ticket shop, or €1.50 per order when purchasing from the Ticketmaster online store.

The ticket price includes the cloakroom fee.

A limited number of Kaikukortti-tickets are available.

Ticket Sales Locations

Ticketmaster Finland nationwide.
Oulu Sinfonia ticket shop, Leevi Madetojan katu 1-3.
Cultural Centre Valve ticket office, Hallituskatu 7.
At the door one hour before the concert.

Accessibility

The facilities on the 1st floor of the Music Center are accessible. There are accessible pathways to the lobby areas, halls, and restaurant. An accessible restroom for people with mobility impairments is available in the lobby of Madetoja Hall, on the left side of the cloakroom area. For more information, visit Oulu Music Centre website at www.oulunmusiikkikeskus.fi.

The organizer reserves the right to make changes.