Spiegel im Spiegel

Satu Ala, oboe
Juha-Pekka Vikman, violin (programme planner) 
Susanna Suorttanen, violin
Sauli Kulmala, viola 
Katja Kolehmainen, cello
Anna Kulmala, piano

Urmas Sisask: 8 Short Pieces for oboe, violin, viola, cello and piano
Arvo Pärt: Spiegel im Spiegel
Pēteris Vasks: String Quartet no. 4

Our celebration of the centenary of Estonia’s independence continues with a chamber music recital featuring compelling works by Baltic contemporary composers. Estonian-born Sisask, now resident in Turku, draws musical inspiration from astronomy. Spiegel im Spiegel by his compatriot Pärt is a lovely meditation in his signature ‘tintinnabuli’ style, based on two intertwining minimalist melodic lines. The programme concludes with the emotional String Quartet no. 4 by Latvian composer Vasks.

The length of the concert is approx. 1 h, no intermission