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NURMES

Summer Music & Summer Academy 1-9 July 2023

Summer Music 2023

PIAZZOLLA ON THE BEACH
01 Jul, 19:30
The Beach of Hyvärilä, Well done
Dig your toes in the sand or dip them into the lake, look up at the evening sun. Veli Kujala's playing enchants the senses with the wings of Astor Piazzolla's tunes. Free admission, duration approx. 30 min
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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
01 Jul, 20:15
Barn Restaurant, Well done
Stop by for a drink after the beach concert to hear a word about the upcoming week. Free entry, duration approx. 30 min
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MAGIC BLOW - EXPLORATION TO THE WORLD OF ORGANS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
02 Jul, 12:00
Nurmes Church, Kirkkokatu 17
They have size and looks! But you need two legs in addition to two hands..., and an assistant as well?! Big roars and gentle whistles –welcome to discover the limitless world of the magical instrument introduced by organist Susanne Kujala. Free admission, duration approx. 45 min
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THE STORY OF BABAR - A CONCERT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
02 Jul, 15:00
Hannikainen Hall, Nurmes house, Kötsintie 2
The beloved fairy-tale character ventures from the jungle to the city and finally becomes the king of the elephants in a captivating show made just for this festival. Family ticket 15 €, duration approx. 35 min
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CONCERT PROFILE
02 Jul, 18:30
Gallery Tyko, Nurmes House , Kötsintie 2
Composer Lotta Wennäkoski interviewed by Tuija Hakkila, the other artistic director of Summer Music. Free admission, duration approx. 20 min
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OPENING FEAST
02 Jul, 19:00
Hannikainen Hall, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2
This banquet table is covered with a fleeting play of dazzling rainbows, a sprinkle of Phoenix ashes, a taste of weir noices, blue-red roses and of course rare treats. Tickets 25 /20 /5 €, duration 1h 50 min (with intermission)
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FRENCH EVENING SNACK
02 Jul, 21:15
Orthodox Church, Kirkkokatu 31
A musical piece of cheese and a glass of wine at the end of the evening? Markku Mäkinen completes the opening Sunday in the ambient atmosphere of the Orthodox church. Free admission, duration approx. 30 min
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IMPROVISATION OF GOOD FORTUNE
03 Jul, 14:00
Festival tent, Nurmes Marketplace, Kauppatori
Pop into the festival tent and ask Antti Hotti for an improvisation of your favorite melody. And maybe the luck of the draw will give you free concert tickets or cup of coffee. Free admission, duration approx. 60 min
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FOOD for THOUGHT
03 Jul, 16:00
Library, Nurmes house, Kötsintie 2
Opening of multi-artist Bridget Allaire-Mäki's charcoal drawing exhibition with music. Heidi Rahkonen, double bass and Lauri Angervo, cello Free admission, duration approx. 30 min
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Multiple Dates
SOUNDING LIBRARY
03 Jul, 16:00 – 08 Jul, 16:00
Library, Nurmes-talo, Kötsintie 2
During the Summer Music festival week, there will be short musical sessions in the library with Bridget Allaire-Mäki's exhibition "Food for thought". We will announce the dates and contents later on our website and social media. Warm welcome!
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MONDAY MENU
03 Jul, 19:00
Bomba House, Suojärvenkatu 1
"You can get what you order!" Welcome to Menutheater, where you decide how the evening goes! Your board orders the presentations from the list, of course, seasoned with the appropriate spices. The dishes are deep-fried and the comfort buns are moistened by the festival's performers, the head chef of the evening is Samu Stenberg.
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TELEMANN ON THE TRAY
03 Jul, 21:00
Orthodox church, Kirkkokatu 31
What's better than one violin? Four violins, of course! And four violin concertos for four violins! Expose yourself to the resin dust as the violin wizards throw themselves into the flow of Telemann's wonderful music. Tickets 10 / 5 €, duration approx. 45 min
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STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
04 Jul, 15:00
Gallery Tyko, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2
Young musicians take over the stage. Unforgettable performances by Summer Academy students Free entry, duration approx. 1 h 30 min
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CONCERT PROFILE BY JANNE PALKISTO
04 Jul, 18:00
Gallery Tyko, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2
Frog legs in music - why do some works become classics and others remain in the shadows? The French have strange dishes, but also great classics. Music from the country can be found for every taste. Free admission, duration approx. 30 min
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PASSING WINGSTROKES, GLEAMS OF SHADOWS and ROUGH FLAMES
04 Jul, 19:00
Hannikainen Hall, Nurmes House, Kötsintie 2
In this setting you can find the ecstatic flutter of butterfly wings, wild energy, timelessness and meanings, as well as the hidden gems of chamber music literature. Tickets: 25 / 20 / 5 €, duration approx. 1 h 50 min (with intermission)
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HORA LUNGA
04 Jul, 21:15
Orthodox Church, Kirkkokatu 31
Vanish in flow of the sounds, let the music care and caress you. The melodies of festival's theme composer György Ligeti and Johann Sebastian Bach dance in the gentle embrace of Anna Kreeta in the summer evening. Free admission, duration approx. 30 min
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SUMMERMUSIC VISITING
05 Jul, 13:30
Nurmeskoti, Estantie 3
For the residents, their family members and the personnel of Nurmeskoti Kaisa Kortelainen, flute and Antti Hotti, piano Kaisa Kortelainen, flute and Antti Hotti, piano
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ECHOS FROM THE PAST
05 Jul, 14:00
Rantola House, Ikola Museum, Kotiniementie 2
Calm down to Sirkkis' strong music in the soothing milieu of the museum area. In Pirtti we'll hear violin works from more than 400 years ago, from times before J.S. Bach. Free admission, duration approx. 30 min
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