HKO: HKO & Storgård

Name: HKO: HKO & Storgård
Start: 2026-10-21T18:30:00+03:00
End: 2026-10-21T20:30:00+03:00
Location: Helsingin yliopiston päärakennus

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 · 18:30 — 20:30

Helsingin yliopiston päärakennus, Helsinki

6.50 - 41.00 €

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HKO: HKO & Storgård — Helsingin yliopiston päärakennus, Helsinki

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A beautiful concert presented by the Helsinki City Orchestra under the direction of conductor Jukka-Pekka Storgård.

About: Helsingin kaupunginorkesteri

Finland's oldest orchestra, born in Helsinki in 1882, has shaped the country's musical identity for over a century - not least by premiering Sibelius's symphonies with the composer on the podium. Under chief conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste, the 102-strong ensemble performs weekly at Musiikkitalo throughout the season.

102

Musicians in the ensemble

100K+

Annual concert audience

140+

Years in continuous operation (founded 1882)

15K

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What's new

2026-05
Helsinki city confirmed that the HPO will continue operating within the city's cultural services department, with no change to its administrative model.
2025-09
The HPO's 2025-2026 season opened with chief conductor Saraste, principal guest conductor Pekka Kuusisto and second concertmaster Kreeta-Julia Heikkilä sharing the stage as violin soloists.
2025-09
Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir serves as composer-in-residence for the 2025-2026 season, with several of her works performed by the orchestra.

Tour

Helsinki

Tracks

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 (Saraste & HPO, Sibelius & Saraste series)Part of the ongoing Sibelius & Saraste multi-camera recording cycle launched in 2023.

Rautavaara: Towards the Horizon (Storgårds)Gramophone Award winner 2012, one of the orchestra's most acclaimed recordings.

Sibelius: Songs (Isokoski / Segerstam)Won the MIDEM Classical Award in Cannes 2007.

Anna Thorvaldsdottir: Before We Fall (Finnish premiere, spring 2026)Finnish premiere of the resident composer's cello concerto, performed in January 2026 with cellist Johannes Moser.

Recent shows

Jan 9, 2026 Musiikkitalo, Helsinki (FI)
Apr 17, 2024 Musiikkitalo, Helsinki (FI)
Apr 12, 2024 Musiikkitalo, Helsinki (FI)

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