An afternoon of Nordic chamber treats at Kangasala Classic

Soprano Meeri Pulakka and accordionist Janne Valkeajoki in performance at Sahalahti Church on Saturday. © Kangasala Classic Assembled at Sahalahti Church on Saturday afternoon, the musicians of Kangasala Classic sounded out a remarkably well-devised programme of eight musical works from seven Nordic composers – six Finns and one Dane – bound together into seamless sonic...

Captivating choral tapestries with Tampere Cappella at Kangasala Classic

Tampere Cappella joined by Rebecca Roozeman and Anna Husgafvel, violins, Saara Kurki, viola, Lauri Kankkunen, cello, and Juha Kleemola, double bass, performing Caroline Shaw under Markus Yil-Jokipii's direction. © Ville Hautakangas The second evening concert of the Kangasala Classic summer festival focused on (mostly) contemporary choral music, sung with committed artistry by Tampere Cappella under...

From Ligeti to Fauré – Kangasala Classic opens in manifold musical landscapes

Johannes Piirto, piano, Tami Pohjola, violin, Saara Kurki, viola and Lauri Kankkunen, cello performing Gabriel Fauré at Kangasala Hall on Thursday. © Ville Hautakangas Launching the fourth rendition of Kangasala Classic summer festival, Thursday evening’s concert at Kangasala Hall presented the audience with a characteristically well-devised selection of chamber music from the 19th and 20th...