TMF2024
TMF2024 is a video series in which we interview the partners and artists of the Turku Music Festival.
Lauri Porra
Today Eveliina meets TMF’s new Artistic Director Lauri Porra, with whom we discuss his vision, inspiration and exciting plans for the upcoming festival 2025. Join us as we delve into the creative minds shaping TMF’s future and get a peek into next year’s extraordinary musical journey.
Angelika Klas
In this episode, our Communications and Production Coordinator Mike Valtonen is joined by the gorgeous Angelika Klas, who will be wowing audiences at the Turku Music Festival on 17th and 24th August 2024. In the conversation, Angelika talks about what Turku means to her, what she’s looking forward to most about the August concerts and what it’s like to perform with her son. Join us to hear stories from backstage, the singer’s thoughts on the power of music and what to expect from these August evenings.
Jere Pensikkala, Art House Turku
In this episode, Mike Valtonen, Communications and Production Coordinator of the Turku Music Festival, interviews Jere Pensikkala, CEO of Art House Turku. Since February 2024, the Turku Music Festival’s office has been located in Art House Turku. The move has led to a significant increase in cooperation between TMF, Art House Turku and other actors in Art House Turku, and there are already a number of joint projects. Have you visited Art House Turku?
Petra Piiroinen, Aboagora
In this TMF episode, Mike Valtonen, Production and Communications Coordinator of the Turku Music Festival, interviews Petra Piiroinen of Aboagora. Aboagora is an event that tests the boundaries between science and art, bringing together academic, artistic and social perspectives every year since 2011. The event programme consists of interdisciplinary debates, performative sessions and various artistic interventions. The event provides a forum for researchers, artists and the general public at the inspiring intersection of different scientific and artistic disciplines. Aboagora is a long-term joint project of the University of Turku, the Turku University Foundation, Åbo Akademi, the Åbo Akademi Foundation and the Turku University of Applied Sciences Academy of Arts. The Turku Music Festival and Aboagora have an important annual collaboration.
Jasmin Kettunen, Otava-kahvilat
This time, Mike Valtonen, Production and Communications Coordinator of the Turku Music Festival, will be joined by Jasmin Kettunen, Restaurant Manager of Otava-kahvilat. Kettunen is known for her passionate approach to café culture and dining experiences, and has steered Otava-kahvilat in a bold new direction. Turku Music Festival and Otava-kahvilat work closely together on a weekly basis. The TMF attaches particular importance to cooperation across cross-functional boundaries, especially between local actors.
Tuuli Lempa & Andreas Helling
In this TMF episode, pianist Tuuli Lempa and cellist Andreas Helling interview each other in connection with October’s Aurora concert: An Evening of English Music. Mike Valtonen, Communications and Production Coordinator of the Turku Music Festival, will introduce you to the video. The video, like the duo, is bilingual! Tuuli and Andreas talk about how they came to play together and their connection to British composer Camden Reeves, whose work “Still above ground” will be performed at the Aurora concert in October. As its name suggests, the concert will focus on English composers.
Harri Sippel, Turku Ensemble
In this TMF episode, Mike Valtonen, Production and Communications Coordinator of the Turku Music Festival, interviews Harri Sippel, viola artist and chairman of the Turku Ensemble. The Turku Ensemble was born in 1984 when a group of musicians from Turku got together and decided to start playing together regularly. The idea at the time was to increase and enrich the supply of high quality chamber music in Turku. One of the key features of the association’s activities has always been the combination of different instruments and groups of instruments. Cooperation with various orchestras and ensembles and cross-artistic projects have also been part of the Turku Ensemble’s activities.
Tiina Sinokki, Föli
In this episode, Mike Valtonen, Communications and Production Coordinator of the Turku Music Festival, interviews Tiina Sinokki, representative of Föli, a long-time partner of TMF. The episode discusses the cooperation between the Turku Music Festival and Föli and its importance for the cultural life of the city of Turku.
Ruslana Guitor
In this episode, our Communications and Production Coordinator Mike Valtonen interviews artist Ruslana Guitor, whose photographic wall decorates several concerts at the Turku Music Festival. In the conversation, Ruslana opens up about her artistic process, the sources of her inspiration and what her work means to the festival. Join us to hear how visual art and music come together to create unforgettable experiences.
Jouni Kuru
In this episode, our Communications and Production Coordinator Mike Valtonen interviews Jouni Kuru, owner of our key partner BraveTeddy. In the conversation, Jouni opens up about the importance of his company and the Turku Music Festival’s collaboration and possible future plans!
Lauri Mäntysaari
In this episode, our Communications and Production Coordinator Mike Valtonen interviews composer Lauri Mäntysaari, whose work Opera Skaala: Endlessness will be performed at the Turku Music Festival on 20 August. In the conversation, Lauri talks about the genesis of the opera, its themes and his own work at the Turku Music Festival. Join us to hear the fascinating stories behind the opera and get a unique insight into a work that will be one of the highlights of the festival.
Akseli Kouki
Mike Valtonen, Production and Communications Coordinator of the Turku Music Festival, interviews actor Akseli Kouki. In this in-depth conversation, Akseli talks about what Turku means to him and what audiences can expect from his performance at the Another Heart concert. Don’t miss Akseli Kouki live on 22 August at the Turku Music Festival.
Anni-Kaisa Haukka
Join us for an exclusive interview as Eveliina Salminen, Sales and Marketing Manager of the Turku Music Festival, sits down with Anni-Kaisa Haukka from the vocal ensemble Kuvaja. In this insightful conversation, Anni-Kaisa shares her thoughts on the city of Turku and what it means to perform at the Turku Music Festival. Don’t miss Kuvaja’s captivating performance on August 9th at the iconic Paimio Sanatorium, a part of this year’s Turku Music Festival lineup.
Tune in to get a sneak peek into the world of Kuvaja and learn more about their upcoming performance in Turku!
David Munk Nielsen
Join us for an exclusive interview with Eveliina Salminen, Sales and Marketing Manager of the Turku Music Festival, as she sits down with acclaimed pianist David Munk-Nielsen. In this engaging conversation, David shares insights into his musical journey, inspirations, and what audiences can expect from his upcoming performance at the festival.
Don’t miss David Munk-Nielsen live on August 21, 2024, at Sigyn Hall in Turku. Watch the full interview now and get a sneak peek into the magic that awaits at the Turku Music Festival!
Ilya Gringolts
In this interview, Eveliina Salminen, the Sales and Marketing Manager of the Turku Music Festival, sits down with the renowned violinist Ilya Gringolts. They delve into Gringolts’ upcoming performance at the festival, explore his artistic journey, and discuss his perspectives on contemporary classical music.
Mikko Kouki
Welcome to the new TMF episode! This time, Mike Valtonen, Production and Communications Coordinator of the Turku Music Festival, gets into an in-depth discussion with Mikko Kouki, Artistic Director of Turku City Theatre. Kouki has been the artistic director of the theatre since 2014 and is known for his bold artistic vision.
In 2024, the Turku Music Festival will bring the concert experience Kouki’s “home” to Turku City Theatre on 19 August, with the concert entitled “Kouki’s Choice”. In this episode, we dive deep into the background of this unique collaboration and hear Kouki’s thoughts on the upcoming concert and Turku.
Kirsi Eronen, Turku Center
In this TMF episode, Mike Valtonen, Production and Communications Coordinator of the Turku Music Festival, interviews Kirsi Eronen, Executive Director of Turku Center. The Turku Music Festival is one of the members of the Turku Center, but there are many other forms of high quality cooperation.
