Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra: Bergman 110
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Erik Bergman — Simbolo Op. 52
Erik Bergman — Hommage à Béla Bartók Op. 132
Erik Bergman — Psalm Op. 50
Erik Bergman — Sommarnatt
Erik Bergman — Fantasy for Trumpet and Orchestra Op. 150
Seppo Pohjola — Roots
Pasi Pirinen, trumpet
Béla Bartók – Four Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 12, Sz. 51
Erik Bergman – Simbolo, Op. 52
Erik Bergman – Sommarnatt
Erik Bergman – Psalm, Op. 50
Erik Bergman – Hommage à Béla Bartók, Op. 132
Erik Bergman – Fantasy for Trumpet and Orchestra Op. 150
Seppo Pohjola – Roots (world premiere)
The 110th anniversary of the birth of composer Erik Bergman is being celebrated with choral music, solo trumpet and the premiere of a Finnish piece.
“The music has the wisdom that comes with old age without losing any freshness and surprise ... We would like to see the piece in the repertoire of our trumpetists,” wrote Helsingin Sanomat describing Bergman’s last composition. In this concert, Pasi Pirinen, principal of the HPO’s trumpet section, to whom Bergman dedicated his work, will perform as the soloist of the Fantasy, who highlights the instrument's diverse roles.
The evening culminates with the premiere of a new Finnish piece. Seppo Pohjola's composition has been inspired by Oskar Merikanto's Valse lente. Juuret (Roots) was commissioned for the orchestra's Helsinki Variations project.
The livestream will begin at 8pm Eastern European / 9am Pacific.
Livestream information is forthcoming. Check here for updates: https://www.helsinkikanava.fi/en/web/helsinkikanava/player/event/home?eventId=119864418
The recording will be available latest the week following the concert.