Terra Memoria

Kaija Saariahon jousikvarteton mukaan nimetyn kamarimusiikkikonsertin taustalla on kaksi voimakasta sanaa – terra maa ja memoria muisti.

The concert begins with pianist Kirill Kozlovski interpreting François Couperin's pieces.

The titular piece Terra Memoria (2006), dedicated by Saariaho herself to "those who have departed," is the centerpiece. Saariaho described the earth in the title symbolizing her material, while memory represented her approach to working with it. In collaboration with the Oulu Symphony’s chamber musicians violinists Terhi Paldanius and Eriikka Maalismaa perform in this composition.

Another piece by Saariaho to be performed in the concert is Changing Light, an intimate composition written for soprano and violin. Saariaho, who has composed a significant amount of vocal music throughout her career, described following the dialogue of the chosen text in this piece, reflecting the fragility of uncertainty. Soprano Mari Palo and violinist Terhi Paldanius engage in the sensitive dialogue of the composition.

In the second half, pianist Kirill Kozlovski immerses us in the world of Johann Sebastian Bach, offering virtuosic piano music. The concert culminates in Arnold Schönberg's Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night, 1899), inspired by Richard Dehmel's poem. This composition caused a stir at its premiere, encountering even riots and resistance due to its use of dissonance.

Terra Memoria opens the door to a musical world filled with beauty and depth.

Program

Francois Couperin: From the collection Pièces de clavecin, Livre 4
– L’Exquise
– Les Pavots
– Les Chinois
– Saïllie

Kaija Saariaho: Changing light

Kaija Saariaho: Terra Memoria

– Intermission –

J. S. Bach: Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue BWV 903

Arnold Schönberg: Verklärte nacht

Duration approx. 2 h (incl. intermission)

Eriikka Maalismaa, violin
Terhi Paldanius, violin
Mari Palo, soprano
Kirill Kozlovksi, piano

Oulu Sinfonian Kamarimuusikot:
Emiliano Travasino, viola
Johanna Tuikka, viola
Helinä Nissi, viola
Oliver Elrich, cello 
Greta Ernesaks, cello 

Tickets

25 € normaali / 17 € eläkeläinen / 10 € alennusryhmät / S-etuhinta 20 €

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The Kaikukortti is accepted for the concert, but the number of seats is limited.

Chamber Concert Combo

Spend a weekend immersed in chamber music with the Chamber Concert Combo of Oulu Music Festival! With the combo ticket, you'll have access to the following chamber concerts of the Oulu Music Festival:

Sat 16.3.2024 at 16 From Shadow to Light
Sun 17.3.2024 at 16 Terra Memoria

Hinnat: 40 € normaali / 28 € eläkeläinen / 15 € alennusryhmät

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Ticket Sales Locations

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Madetoja Hall 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.