KJARTAN SVEINSSON (1978\u2013): <\/strong> INTERMISSION<\/strong><\/p>\n AILI J\u00c4RVEL\u00c4 (1985\u2013): <\/strong> Sveinsson’s work is a four-part “opera without a stage,” created in collaboration with artist Ragnar Kjartansson<\/strong>. It is based on Halld\u00f3r Laxness’s novel World Light<\/em> and combines choral singing, orchestration, and soundscape in a way that is both romantic and experimental. To the general public, Sveinsson is better known from the band Sigur R\u00f3s.\u00a0J\u00e4rvel\u00e4’s VUORI<\/em>, on the other hand, is a new solo album in which her compositions and lyrics are combined with the sounds of the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, Laura Hynninen’s<\/strong> harp, and Samuli Kosminen’s <\/strong>percussion. J\u00e4rvel\u00e4 has composed, written the lyrics, arranged and produced the songs herself, making the whole a personal work, full of nature and inner landscapes.<\/p>\n The first half of the concert creates a space without actors; the music and choir carry the entire story. The soundscape of the work moves between steady tones, harmonies raised by the choir, and subtle orchestral ensembles, and in the last part, the power bursts forth toward a pure sense of survival and revelation. The second half of the concert, on the other hand, conveys an intimate, delicate power. J\u00e4rvel\u00e4’s voice, the violin, and the warm sound of the orchestra create an experience that feels like a journey toward an inner mountain peak. The texts and compositions build a story of growth, longing, and hope.<\/p>\n This evening offers a glimpse into the worlds of two composers: Sveinsson provides a profound, almost hypnotic theatrical experience without a stage, while J\u00e4rvel\u00e4 creates an intimate, lyrical mountain landscape through the power of music and words. The evening forms a coherent, impressive whole that leaves the listener pondering the meanings of beauty, revelation, and inner growth.[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”minimal”][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h6″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Introduction of works”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Kjartan Sveinsson<\/strong> is best known for his work with Icelandic post-rock band Sigur R\u00f3s. As the band’s keyboardist and skilled multi-instrumentalist, playing instruments such as the tin whistle and oboe, Kjartan has also composed many of the orchestral arrangements that characterize the band’s sound.<\/p>\n In 2013, Kjartan and Sigur R\u00f3s parted ways as he focused on a new project with Icelandic multimedia artist Ragnar Kjartansson. The result was a “four-act opera” entitled Der Klang der Offenbarung des G\u00f6ttlichen<\/em> (The Sound of the Revelation of the Divine). The opera is unusual in that there are no performers on stage, only landscape images accompanied by a string orchestra and a choir singing poems from Icelandic author Halld\u00f3r Laxness’s work The Light of the World<\/em>, translated into German.<\/p>\n There is something enchantingly soothing about the slow-paced music. In the first part (Teil I<\/em> \u2013 the parts are named only according to their numerical order), only the string orchestra is heard. In the second part, the choir joins in, singing a peaceful hymn to a deceased loved one. In the third part, we rejoice at the arrival of a loved one in the middle of a cold winter.<\/p>\n The fourth part is slightly longer than the others. A wordless soprano solo leads us to an experience of enlightenment: “Du bist das Licht der Welt” \u2013 “You are the light of the world.” The bass note of the cellos plays in the background throughout the movement, only quietening with the final statement: “Allein herrschen die Sch\u00f6nheit wird” \u2013 “Beauty alone reigns.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Singer-songwriter Aili J\u00e4rvel\u00e4’s<\/strong> roots lie in the folk music of Kaustinen, so the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra seemed a natural partner for the new album. Before any of the songs had even been composed, J\u00e4rvel\u00e4 contacted the orchestra, harpist Laura Hynninen, percussionist Samuli Kosminen, and Pekka Kuusisto, who agreed to produce the VUORI album. The result is a rare album that truly reflects its soloist, with J\u00e4rvel\u00e4 himself responsible not only for the compositions and lyrics, but also for the arrangements.<\/p>\n VUORI is J\u00e4rvel\u00e4’s third solo album, which, like the previous ones, she has produced himself. Artistic freedom has paved the way for independent narratives, such as Syd\u00e4menpuolikas <\/em>(Half a heart), which explores the pain of a relationship that has ended. M\u00e4nty<\/em> (Pine tree) was inspired by a quote from supermodel Saimi Hoyer: “A storm doesn’t knock down a pine tree, it just bends it a little.” Majakka<\/em> (Lighthouse) intoxicates with its hypnotic harp strumming, J\u00e4ttil\u00e4inen<\/em> (Giant) with its growing chords.<\/p>\n Ilman sua<\/em> (Without You) is a sensitive and intimate love song, in which Plasebo<\/em> expresses a wish: help me feel something now! Apollo<\/em> is preceded by an excerpt from Eino Leino’s classic poem Hymyilev\u00e4 Apollo<\/em> (Smiling Apollo). The album concludes with a string orchestra version of Aili J\u00e4rvel\u00e4’s touching favorite song Roihuvuori<\/em>.<\/p>\n When Helsingin Sanomat <\/em>asked its readers in the summer of 2021 to choose their favorite lyrics of the 2000s, Roihuvuori immediately rose to the top 50 songs. The song, which tells of a journey to visit a former partner, masterfully sums up observations about life in a few lines: “Otatko kahvia vai teet\u00e4 \/ m\u00e4 oisin halunnut vaan sut<\/em>” (Will you have coffee or tea \/ I just wanted you). 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\nDer Klang der Offenbarung des G\u00f6ttlichen (2014)
\n1. Teil I<\/em>
\n2. Teil II<\/em>
\n3. Teil III<\/em>
\n4. Teil IV<\/em><\/p>\n
\nVUORI (2025)
\n1. Syd\u00e4menpuolikas<\/em>
\n2. M\u00e4nty<\/em>
\n3. Majakka<\/em>
\n4. J\u00e4ttil\u00e4inen<\/em>
\n5. Ilman sua<\/em>
\n6. Plasebo<\/em>
\n7. Apollo<\/em>
\n8. Roihuvuori<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#1d4754″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”30px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”3%” top_padding_phone=”10%” constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”10%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#bc9634″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tickets 59 | 54 | 34 \u20ac” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Duration 2 h, 1 intermission” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Hear how the mountains of Iceland and Finland meet! The works of two powerful voices in contemporary music, Iceland’s Kjartan Sveinsson<\/strong> and Finland’s Aili J\u00e4rvel\u00e4<\/strong>, will be performed side by side by the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra<\/strong>. The evening’s concert will feature Sveinsson’s dramatic work Der Klang der Offenbarung des G\u00f6ttlichen<\/em> (The Sound of Divine Revelation) and J\u00e4rvel\u00e4’s beautiful and powerful VUORI<\/em> (Mountain). The concert will be conducted by Kaapo Ijas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n