The Joulu Pohjolassa – Jul i Norden Christmas concerts offer a unique opportunity to experience the joint performance of three top Nordic artists. Violinist Linda Lampenius, mezzo-soprano Malena Ernman, and baritone Waltteri Torikka will unite their talents for only two concerts: at Palosaari Church in Vaasa on December 7th and at Old Church in Helsinki on December 8th.
The concerts will feature the most beautiful Christmas songs from Finland, Sweden, and other parts of the world. The star performers will be accompanied by a four-piece ensemble led by pianist-conductor Marko Hilppo.
“I can’t wait to perform together with these two incredible and charismatic artists for the first time. It’s sure to be something completely unique,” says Torikka with excitement.
For Linda Lampenius, who resides in Stockholm, a long-time dream has been to work with mezzo-soprano Malena Ernman, who enjoys immense popularity in Sweden. Ernman, like Lampenius and Torikka, is known for breaking traditional genre boundaries, which is one reason for her broad audience appeal. “One of my dreams is coming true as I get to perform a joint concert with these fantastic artists,” Lampenius rejoices.
Violinist Linda Lampenius has become known as a boundary-pushing and versatile musician. Over her diverse career, spanning five decades, Lampenius has performed for millions, including heads of state and royalty.
Mezzo-soprano Malena Ernman is one of the biggest names in the Swedish opera scene. She has performed internationally at the world’s leading opera houses and is known for her wide vocal range and diverse repertoire, which includes classical music, jazz, and pop. Ernman represented Sweden at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “La voix.”
Baritone Waltteri Torikka has established himself as one of the most sought-after opera singers of his generation in Finland. With a remarkably versatile career, Torikka has performed as a soloist with all Finnish symphony orchestras and at opera houses worldwide. He gained wide public recognition after winning the TV show “Tähdet, tähdet” in 2015.
Joulu Pohjolassa – Jul i Norden Christmas Concerts
- Sat 7.12.2024 at 19:00, Palosaari Church, Vaasa
- Sun 8.12.2024 at 18:00, Old Church, Helsinki
Tickets from €45, available at Lippupiste.