Oulu Sinfonia: Wonders of Italy

The symphonic overture by Giacomo Puccini, composed as his graduation work, is sheer beauty. Melodies steeped in wistfulness hint at the passions that would later blaze in Tosca and La Bohème. Finland's newest double bass star, Maria Krykov, principal of the Berlin Konzerthaus Orchestra, visits Madetoja Hall to perform Giovanni Bottesini's Double Bass Concerto -- a dazzling virtuosic showpiece that earned its composer the nickname "the Paganini of the double bass". Head start at Restaurant Preludi at 18.00. Discussion of the forthcoming concert. Oulu is the European Capital of Culture in 2026. Wonders of Italy is part of the Oulu2026 cultural programme and the cultural climate change initiative. *** Duration about 1 h 40 min (incl. intermission) TIckets 32 € normal / 27 € pensioner / 19 € student, unemployed, child (3--17 yrs) Free entry to the concert for Kaikukortti holders (limited amount, must be purchased in advance from Oulu10 service point). Prices include service fee. Order fee 3 €/order when bought from Ticketmaster shops or 2 €/order when bought from Ticketmaster online shop will be added, excluding tickets purchased at Oulu Sinfonia ticket booth and Kaikukortti-tickets. oulusinfonia.fi