Soitinakatemioiden ilta

Vaasa City Orchestra
cond. Jan Söderblom
sol. Frank Sundqvist, cello,  Ella Oksava, piano, Albert Sahlström, violin
Brassacademy:
Viggo Sundqvist, trumpet , Nelli Leppäniemi, trumpet,
Auri Hannus, horn, Anton Seppänen, trombone,
Myrsky Saraskari, tuba

During the past few years, several instrument academies focusing on different groups of instruments have been established in Finland. The teaching is led by the country’s foremost experts, and only truly outstanding young musical talents are admitted as students. Many people in Vaasa remember the violinist Albert Sahlström; he now studies in Vienna under Elina Vähälä, who founded the violin academy. He was awarded a prize this spring at the Kuopio Violin Competition. Alongside Albert, we will hear several future stars of their instruments as soloists with the city orchestra, offering interpretations in which youthful fire meets already impressive virtuosity. The evening is led by Jan Söderblom, who himself stepped forward as a soloist at a very young age and for whom supporting the next generation of musicians is a matter close to his heart.