Classics with Emma and Tuula

Performers

Emma Kajander, soprano

Tuula Hällström, piano

Program

This vocal recital includes for example legendary heroins of Puccini, classics from Sibelius and masterpieces of Lloyd Webber.

Introduction

Classics with Emma and Tuula explores legendary female characters from opera literature, Finnish lied classics and masterpieces from musicals. Among others, the recital features music by Puccini, Sibelius, and Lloyd Webber.

Soprano Emma Kajander has emerged in recent years as a promising new talent in the world of singing. Kajander won the 2025 Lappeenranta Singing Competition and the Nordic 2023 Havets Röst competition. She also debuted in 2024 at the Finnish National Opera in the role of Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera.

Joining Kajander is  concert pianist Tuula Hällström, master of vocal music, with whom Kajander also performed in Lappeenranta. Hällström has guided countless singers into professional careers at the Sibelius Academy and is one of the most sought-after performing pianists in Finland. Hällström has recorded albums with Mari Palo, Waltteri Torikka, Eija Ahvo, and Juho Punkeri.

You can join Emma and Tuula on their journey into the classics already at the artist meet-and-greet held at Mikaeli before the concert.

Duration 1 h, no intermission

Tickets

49 € / 39 € (children) + order fee (from €1.50 + 0.65% of the order)

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