The Music Centre is located on a prestigious site between Finlandia Hall and the museum of contemporary art Kiasma, and across the street from the Parliament of Finland. The vineyard-type main concert hall seats 1,704 people. The building contains five smaller rooms for 140–400 listeners. These include a chamber music hall, a chamber opera hall, an organ hall, a 'black box' room for electrically amplified music and a rehearsal hall. The smaller rooms are used regularly by the students of Sibelius Academy for their training and student concerts.
History
Planning
Classical musicians in Helsinki had desired a purpose-built concert hall at least since the hall of the University of Helsinki, where Jean Sibelius conducted some of his works, was damaged in World War II. Eventually Finlandia Hall, designed by Alvar Aalto, was completed in 1971 and it became one of the major venues for concerts, but the building was conceived as a mixed use conference centre and the acoustics of the main hall were never satisfactory. The Sibelius Academy expressed interest in a new concert hall in 1992, and formal planning started 1994 as the two major symphony orchestras of Helsinki, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Helsinki Philharmonic joined the project. A two-part architectural competition on the design was held in 1999 and 2000 for a site at Töölönlahti, opposite the Parliament House. The competition was won by the Turku-based LPR Architects, with then 30-year-old architect Marko Kivistö as chief designer.
A music centre (or center) is a type of integrated audio system for home use, used to play from a variety of media. The term is usually used for lower end or sub-high fidelity or hi fi equipment. The term itself has been in use since the 1970s, though in more recent times the terms mini, micro or midi hi-fi, or integrated hi-fi have been preferred. The distinguishing feature compared to high-end equipment is that there is usually only one main unit, with maybe a pair of detachable or separate loudspeakers, though some equipment also has these built into the main unit.
Integrated audio equipment has a long history, beginning with the integration of the record player and the wireless receiver. Such units were usually called radiograms or stereograms. Very often these were designed as items of household furniture, with a large wooden cabinet on legs. These units were originally monaural, and featured a single integrated loudspeaker in the main body of the cabinet. By the 1960s these units had become smaller, and had developed to include stereophonic reproduction. The necessity of having suitable separation of the speakers meant that the single cabinet designs evolved into three-box designs, and the main box could become much smaller. By the beginning of the 1970s systems were starting to be made of plastic and other materials rather than wood.
Helsinki (/hɛlˈsɪŋki/; Finnish pronunciation:[ˈhelsiŋki]; Swedish:Helsingfors) is the capital and largest city of Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. Helsinki has a population of 626,305, an urban population of 1.2 million (31 December 2013), and a metropolitan population of 1.4 million, making it the most populous municipality and urban area in Finland. Helsinki is located some 80 kilometres (50mi) north of Tallinn, Estonia, 400km (250mi) northeast of Stockholm, Sweden, and 388km (241mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Helsinki has close historical connections with these three cities.
Helsinki is an electoral district represented in the FinnishEduskunta (parliament). It covers the administrative area of the city of Helsinki, with a population of 591,306 (as of 2011). Helsinki currently elects 21 members of the Eduskunta.
The constituency is urban, including the city centre of Helsinki and its eastern, mainly working-class suburbs. It does not include most of the Greater Helsinki metropolitan area, which falls instead under the constituency of Uusimaa. The largest party in the 2011 election was the centre-right National Coalition Party.
Green League had its best result in Finland and Centre Party worst result in this district
A news clip by the Swedish language channel of the Finnish public broadcaster YLE about the new Music Centre in Helsinki, Finland. Originally broadcast on 2011-08-28. The Music Centre opens on 2011-08-31. English subtitles are in the Youtube captions.
published: 30 Aug 2011
Sibelius: Finlandia - Jukka-Pekka Saraste - The inauguration of the Helsinki Music Centre
The opening concert of the inauguration of the Helsinki Music Centre. (Musiikkitalo) - August 2011
Sibelius: Finlandia
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Sibelius Academy Choir with guests
Conductor: Jukka-Pekka Saraste
published: 03 Aug 2015
Helsinki Music Centre (Helsinki, Finland)
Helsinki Music Centre (Helsinki, Finland)
Since 2011
...
AREA: Helsinki
ADDRESS/LOCATION: Helsinki Music Centre, Helsingin Musiikkitalo, Mannerheimintie 13 A, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
COUNTRY: Finland
HELSINKI MUSIC CENTRE
Since 2011
HOW TO GET THERE?
You can esily walk there from the Helsinki Central Railway Station. It is next to The Kiasma, Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Camera: iPhone 6, 16gb (full hd)
Edited: Mac Mini/iMovie
YouTube Channel: TravelinFinland
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published: 22 Dec 2015
Music Center Organ in Helsinki
Composer Kaija Saariaho and organist Jan Lehtola are talking about new organ in Helsinki Music Centre.
Video and editing byt Tero Vihavainen.
October 2021.
published: 16 Jan 2022
Darude's Sandstorm and simply amazing version at The Helsinki Music Centre
Classical Trancelations in Concert and AMAZING version of the classic Sandstorm!!
published: 27 Aug 2016
Raising the stage in the Helsinki Music Centre
Raising the stage in the Helsinki Music Centre. #TSOEuroTour
published: 22 Aug 2014
Olivier Latry | Inaugural Concert at The New Rieger Organ in Musiikkitalo, Helsinki, Finland
Olivier Latry presents the new organ of Musiikkitalo, Helsinki | Olivier Latryn avajaiskonsertti Helsingin Musiikkitalon uruilla.
0:00 Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023): Offrande (2014)
6:45 Jean-Louis Florentz (1947–2004): Prélude de L’enfant noir
14:55 Jehan Alain (1911–1940): Aria
21:18 Johann-Sebastian Bach (1685–1750): Prelude and fugue in G major, BWV 541
28:20 Jean-François Dandrieu (1682–1738): Noëls
- Joseph est bien marie
- Si c’est pour ôter la vie
- Chantons de voix hautaine
40:10 Marcel Dupré (1886–1971): Variations sur un Noël
Charles-Marie Widor (1844–1937): Symphony 5
51:35 1. Allegro vivace
1:02:20 2. Allegro cantabile
1:10:00 3. Andantino quasi allegretto
1:16:57 4. Adagio
1:21:53 5. Toccata (Allegro)
...
published: 07 Jan 2024
Finlandia -- Helsinki Music Centre Inauguration -- Score
When Jean Sibelius (8 December 1865 -- 20 September 1957) wrote his tone poem Finlandia, it was an ode to a country that did not technically exist when it was premiered on 2 July 1900 in Helsinki. Finlandia was at that time a Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire, and would not gain full independence until 1917. For its first performances, Sibelius had to use different names to avoid Russian censorship. Since that time, it has become a beloved patriotic song.
The central 'hymn' theme (an original creation of Sibelius) has been used as the tune of several texts, despite the highly unusual meter of 11.10.11.10.11.10. Two common Christian hymns in English, "Be Still My Soul" and "This Is My Song" use the tune, as well as a text by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi, which Sibelius himself later incorpora...
published: 19 Apr 2020
LCC Sunday Service -21/01/24
Welcome to the Sunday service of Lighthouse Christian Centre. Join us every Sunday at 14.45 Helsinki time.
For more information, please visit our website:
https://www.lcclight.com/
All music is used and streamed under appropriate CCLI Copyright License #621531 and CCLI Streaming License #84329.
published: 22 Jan 2024
Musiikkitalo Helsinki Music Centre
HDR timelapse -tekniikalla tehty video Helsingin uudesta Musiikkitalosta ulkoa ja sisältä.
A news clip by the Swedish language channel of the Finnish public broadcaster YLE about the new Music Centre in Helsinki, Finland. Originally broadcast on 2011-...
A news clip by the Swedish language channel of the Finnish public broadcaster YLE about the new Music Centre in Helsinki, Finland. Originally broadcast on 2011-08-28. The Music Centre opens on 2011-08-31. English subtitles are in the Youtube captions.
A news clip by the Swedish language channel of the Finnish public broadcaster YLE about the new Music Centre in Helsinki, Finland. Originally broadcast on 2011-08-28. The Music Centre opens on 2011-08-31. English subtitles are in the Youtube captions.
The opening concert of the inauguration of the Helsinki Music Centre. (Musiikkitalo) - August 2011
Sibelius: Finlandia
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Finnis...
The opening concert of the inauguration of the Helsinki Music Centre. (Musiikkitalo) - August 2011
Sibelius: Finlandia
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Sibelius Academy Choir with guests
Conductor: Jukka-Pekka Saraste
The opening concert of the inauguration of the Helsinki Music Centre. (Musiikkitalo) - August 2011
Sibelius: Finlandia
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Sibelius Academy Choir with guests
Conductor: Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Helsinki Music Centre (Helsinki, Finland)
Since 2011
...
AREA: Helsinki
ADDRESS/LOCATION: Helsinki Music Centre, Helsingin Musiikkitalo, Mannerheimintie 13 A,...
Helsinki Music Centre (Helsinki, Finland)
Since 2011
...
AREA: Helsinki
ADDRESS/LOCATION: Helsinki Music Centre, Helsingin Musiikkitalo, Mannerheimintie 13 A, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
COUNTRY: Finland
HELSINKI MUSIC CENTRE
Since 2011
HOW TO GET THERE?
You can esily walk there from the Helsinki Central Railway Station. It is next to The Kiasma, Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Camera: iPhone 6, 16gb (full hd)
Edited: Mac Mini/iMovie
YouTube Channel: TravelinFinland
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Helsinki Music Centre (Helsinki, Finland)
Since 2011
...
AREA: Helsinki
ADDRESS/LOCATION: Helsinki Music Centre, Helsingin Musiikkitalo, Mannerheimintie 13 A, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
COUNTRY: Finland
HELSINKI MUSIC CENTRE
Since 2011
HOW TO GET THERE?
You can esily walk there from the Helsinki Central Railway Station. It is next to The Kiasma, Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Camera: iPhone 6, 16gb (full hd)
Edited: Mac Mini/iMovie
YouTube Channel: TravelinFinland
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Composer Kaija Saariaho and organist Jan Lehtola are talking about new organ in Helsinki Music Centre.
Video and editing byt Tero Vihavainen.
October 2021.
Composer Kaija Saariaho and organist Jan Lehtola are talking about new organ in Helsinki Music Centre.
Video and editing byt Tero Vihavainen.
October 2021.
Composer Kaija Saariaho and organist Jan Lehtola are talking about new organ in Helsinki Music Centre.
Video and editing byt Tero Vihavainen.
October 2021.
Olivier Latry presents the new organ of Musiikkitalo, Helsinki | Olivier Latryn avajaiskonsertti Helsingin Musiikkitalon uruilla.
0:00 Kaija Saariaho (1952–2...
When Jean Sibelius (8 December 1865 -- 20 September 1957) wrote his tone poem Finlandia, it was an ode to a country that did not technically exist when it was p...
When Jean Sibelius (8 December 1865 -- 20 September 1957) wrote his tone poem Finlandia, it was an ode to a country that did not technically exist when it was premiered on 2 July 1900 in Helsinki. Finlandia was at that time a Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire, and would not gain full independence until 1917. For its first performances, Sibelius had to use different names to avoid Russian censorship. Since that time, it has become a beloved patriotic song.
The central 'hymn' theme (an original creation of Sibelius) has been used as the tune of several texts, despite the highly unusual meter of 11.10.11.10.11.10. Two common Christian hymns in English, "Be Still My Soul" and "This Is My Song" use the tune, as well as a text by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi, which Sibelius himself later incorporated into the music. This poem is often sung during performance in Finland, including this particular performance, recorded live at the inaugural concert of the Helsinki Music Centre.
Finnish:
Oi Suomi, katso, sinun päiväs koittaa,
yön uhka karkoitettu on jo pois,
ja aamun kiuru kirkkaudessa soittaa,
kuin itse taivahan kansi sois.
Yön vallat aamun valkeus jo voittaa,
sun päiväs koittaa oi synnyinmaa.
Oi nouse, Suomi, nosta korkealle
pääs seppelöimä suurten muistojen,
oi nouse, Suomi, näytit maailmalle
sa että karkoitit orjuuden
ja ettet taipunut sa sorron alle
on aamus alkanut synnyinmaa.
English translation:
Oh Finland, behold, thy daylight is dawning,
the threat of night has now been driven away.
The skylark sings across the light of morning,
like the firmament itself was chiming,
and now the day the powers of night is scorning:
thy daylight dawns, oh motherland!
Oh Finland arise, and raise towards the highest
thy head now crowned with mighty memories.
Oh Finland arise, for to the world thou criest
that thou hast thrown off thy slavery,
beneath oppression's yoke thou never liest.
Thy morning's come, motherland!
Audio source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOSaT6U4e-8
Score sourced through the International Music Score Library Project / Petrucci Music Library: http://conquest.imslp.info/files/imglnks/usimg/9/99/IMSLP473744-PMLP6043-Sibelius_-_Finlandia_(Typeset).pdf
This video is produced for educational purposes, for the benefit of amateurs, enthusiasts, and professional musicians alike. No claim of ownership is made over the component parts of this video.
When Jean Sibelius (8 December 1865 -- 20 September 1957) wrote his tone poem Finlandia, it was an ode to a country that did not technically exist when it was premiered on 2 July 1900 in Helsinki. Finlandia was at that time a Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire, and would not gain full independence until 1917. For its first performances, Sibelius had to use different names to avoid Russian censorship. Since that time, it has become a beloved patriotic song.
The central 'hymn' theme (an original creation of Sibelius) has been used as the tune of several texts, despite the highly unusual meter of 11.10.11.10.11.10. Two common Christian hymns in English, "Be Still My Soul" and "This Is My Song" use the tune, as well as a text by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi, which Sibelius himself later incorporated into the music. This poem is often sung during performance in Finland, including this particular performance, recorded live at the inaugural concert of the Helsinki Music Centre.
Finnish:
Oi Suomi, katso, sinun päiväs koittaa,
yön uhka karkoitettu on jo pois,
ja aamun kiuru kirkkaudessa soittaa,
kuin itse taivahan kansi sois.
Yön vallat aamun valkeus jo voittaa,
sun päiväs koittaa oi synnyinmaa.
Oi nouse, Suomi, nosta korkealle
pääs seppelöimä suurten muistojen,
oi nouse, Suomi, näytit maailmalle
sa että karkoitit orjuuden
ja ettet taipunut sa sorron alle
on aamus alkanut synnyinmaa.
English translation:
Oh Finland, behold, thy daylight is dawning,
the threat of night has now been driven away.
The skylark sings across the light of morning,
like the firmament itself was chiming,
and now the day the powers of night is scorning:
thy daylight dawns, oh motherland!
Oh Finland arise, and raise towards the highest
thy head now crowned with mighty memories.
Oh Finland arise, for to the world thou criest
that thou hast thrown off thy slavery,
beneath oppression's yoke thou never liest.
Thy morning's come, motherland!
Audio source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOSaT6U4e-8
Score sourced through the International Music Score Library Project / Petrucci Music Library: http://conquest.imslp.info/files/imglnks/usimg/9/99/IMSLP473744-PMLP6043-Sibelius_-_Finlandia_(Typeset).pdf
This video is produced for educational purposes, for the benefit of amateurs, enthusiasts, and professional musicians alike. No claim of ownership is made over the component parts of this video.
Welcome to the Sunday service of Lighthouse Christian Centre. Join us every Sunday at 14.45 Helsinki time.
For more information, please visit our website:
http...
Welcome to the Sunday service of Lighthouse Christian Centre. Join us every Sunday at 14.45 Helsinki time.
For more information, please visit our website:
https://www.lcclight.com/
All music is used and streamed under appropriate CCLI Copyright License #621531 and CCLI Streaming License #84329.
Welcome to the Sunday service of Lighthouse Christian Centre. Join us every Sunday at 14.45 Helsinki time.
For more information, please visit our website:
https://www.lcclight.com/
All music is used and streamed under appropriate CCLI Copyright License #621531 and CCLI Streaming License #84329.
A news clip by the Swedish language channel of the Finnish public broadcaster YLE about the new Music Centre in Helsinki, Finland. Originally broadcast on 2011-08-28. The Music Centre opens on 2011-08-31. English subtitles are in the Youtube captions.
The opening concert of the inauguration of the Helsinki Music Centre. (Musiikkitalo) - August 2011
Sibelius: Finlandia
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Sibelius Academy Choir with guests
Conductor: Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Helsinki Music Centre (Helsinki, Finland)
Since 2011
...
AREA: Helsinki
ADDRESS/LOCATION: Helsinki Music Centre, Helsingin Musiikkitalo, Mannerheimintie 13 A, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
COUNTRY: Finland
HELSINKI MUSIC CENTRE
Since 2011
HOW TO GET THERE?
You can esily walk there from the Helsinki Central Railway Station. It is next to The Kiasma, Museum of Contemporary Art.
---
Camera: iPhone 6, 16gb (full hd)
Edited: Mac Mini/iMovie
YouTube Channel: TravelinFinland
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Composer Kaija Saariaho and organist Jan Lehtola are talking about new organ in Helsinki Music Centre.
Video and editing byt Tero Vihavainen.
October 2021.
When Jean Sibelius (8 December 1865 -- 20 September 1957) wrote his tone poem Finlandia, it was an ode to a country that did not technically exist when it was premiered on 2 July 1900 in Helsinki. Finlandia was at that time a Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire, and would not gain full independence until 1917. For its first performances, Sibelius had to use different names to avoid Russian censorship. Since that time, it has become a beloved patriotic song.
The central 'hymn' theme (an original creation of Sibelius) has been used as the tune of several texts, despite the highly unusual meter of 11.10.11.10.11.10. Two common Christian hymns in English, "Be Still My Soul" and "This Is My Song" use the tune, as well as a text by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi, which Sibelius himself later incorporated into the music. This poem is often sung during performance in Finland, including this particular performance, recorded live at the inaugural concert of the Helsinki Music Centre.
Finnish:
Oi Suomi, katso, sinun päiväs koittaa,
yön uhka karkoitettu on jo pois,
ja aamun kiuru kirkkaudessa soittaa,
kuin itse taivahan kansi sois.
Yön vallat aamun valkeus jo voittaa,
sun päiväs koittaa oi synnyinmaa.
Oi nouse, Suomi, nosta korkealle
pääs seppelöimä suurten muistojen,
oi nouse, Suomi, näytit maailmalle
sa että karkoitit orjuuden
ja ettet taipunut sa sorron alle
on aamus alkanut synnyinmaa.
English translation:
Oh Finland, behold, thy daylight is dawning,
the threat of night has now been driven away.
The skylark sings across the light of morning,
like the firmament itself was chiming,
and now the day the powers of night is scorning:
thy daylight dawns, oh motherland!
Oh Finland arise, and raise towards the highest
thy head now crowned with mighty memories.
Oh Finland arise, for to the world thou criest
that thou hast thrown off thy slavery,
beneath oppression's yoke thou never liest.
Thy morning's come, motherland!
Audio source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOSaT6U4e-8
Score sourced through the International Music Score Library Project / Petrucci Music Library: http://conquest.imslp.info/files/imglnks/usimg/9/99/IMSLP473744-PMLP6043-Sibelius_-_Finlandia_(Typeset).pdf
This video is produced for educational purposes, for the benefit of amateurs, enthusiasts, and professional musicians alike. No claim of ownership is made over the component parts of this video.
Welcome to the Sunday service of Lighthouse Christian Centre. Join us every Sunday at 14.45 Helsinki time.
For more information, please visit our website:
https://www.lcclight.com/
All music is used and streamed under appropriate CCLI Copyright License #621531 and CCLI Streaming License #84329.
The Music Centre is located on a prestigious site between Finlandia Hall and the museum of contemporary art Kiasma, and across the street from the Parliament of Finland. The vineyard-type main concert hall seats 1,704 people. The building contains five smaller rooms for 140–400 listeners. These include a chamber music hall, a chamber opera hall, an organ hall, a 'black box' room for electrically amplified music and a rehearsal hall. The smaller rooms are used regularly by the students of Sibelius Academy for their training and student concerts.
History
Planning
Classical musicians in Helsinki had desired a purpose-built concert hall at least since the hall of the University of Helsinki, where Jean Sibelius conducted some of his works, was damaged in World War II. Eventually Finlandia Hall, designed by Alvar Aalto, was completed in 1971 and it became one of the major venues for concerts, but the building was conceived as a mixed use conference centre and the acoustics of the main hall were never satisfactory. The Sibelius Academy expressed interest in a new concert hall in 1992, and formal planning started 1994 as the two major symphony orchestras of Helsinki, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Helsinki Philharmonic joined the project. A two-part architectural competition on the design was held in 1999 and 2000 for a site at Töölönlahti, opposite the Parliament House. The competition was won by the Turku-based LPR Architects, with then 30-year-old architect Marko Kivistö as chief designer.
For instance, the Beyond Blueprints tour in Helsinki, Finland has guests visiting the OodiCentral Library and Helsinki MusicCentre to witness the buildings’ avant garde designs through the eyes of an architectural guide.
Located in the stunning HelsinkiMusicCentre — six concert halls and theatres in one building — the academy, with its roughly 1,500 students, is the crowning glory of Finland’s wonderful, ...