Mitämenoa

RSO & Hannu Lintu & Mihails Čulpajevs

took place · 23 Sep 2026

Musiikkitalo, Helsinki

RSO & Hannu Lintu & Mihails Čulpajevs — Musiikkitalo, Helsinki
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Franz Liszt drew inspiration from Goethe's Faust - a story of damnation, love, and redemption. Karol Szymanowski, meanwhile, discovered boundless beauty in the verses of Persian poet Rumi. Both composers' imaginations gave wings to words.

The Radio Symphony Orchestra is conducted by former chief conductor Hannu Lintu. Tenor Mihails Čuļpajevs performs as soloist, and the Musiikkitalo Choir also participates.

Program: Karol Szymanowski: Symphony No. 3 "Song of the Night" and Franz Liszt: Faust Symphony.