Conductor:
Antti Rissanen
Soloist:
Tuure Kilpeläinen
The highly popular Finnish singer and song-maker, charismatic Tuure Kilpeläinen, graces the Kymi Sinfonietta with a visit on his tour of Finland. On the programme for this unique concert are songs by him both familiar and new. His shining gems rise to new heights in their arrangements for orchestra, and their broad register combined with his velvety rasping voice and compelling performances promise the listener a wealth of memorable musical experiences. Conducting the concerts is Kotka’s own son, the multi-talented Antti Rissanen.