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Afternoon of Fauns: Shivers and Glimmers

The haunting mystery of Dmitri Shostakovich’s music pierces deep into the soul.

Date 09.11.2025 15.00

VenueTampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Tampere-talo, Small auditorium

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Tickets: adults 18 € / pensioners 11 € / students, unemployed, conscripts and children under 18 yrs 7 €.

Mélanie “Mel” Bonis: Sonata for Flute and Piano 
Nina Johnson, flute and Hanna-Leena Savolainen, piano 

Grażyna Bacewicz: Quartet for Four Violins 
Lea Antola, Maija Wesslund, Linda Halme and N.N., violin 

Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 8 
FINESTre: Kati Tuominen-Heroja, violin, Heidi Kuula, violin, Heili Hannikainen, viola and Elina Rouvali, cello 

Grażyna Bacewicz, a trailblazer of Polish modernism, softened her style under political pressure — her neoclassical quartet shimmers with joy and the illusion of ease. Dmitri Shostakovich traveled to bomb-ravaged Dresden to write film music, but in the shadow of the ruins, he composed his Eighth String Quartet — a haunting exploration of the darkest corners of the human psyche. The dreamlike flute sonata by forgotten French Romantic Mel Bonis might just be the most beautiful piece you’ve never heard.  

The concert is hosted by composer Minna Leinonen. The concert lasts about 2 hours including an intermission. You can find the exact duration and more information on the orchestra’s website: www.tamperefilharmonia.fi/en/  

You can buy tickets from the Tampere Hall ticket office, Aplodi and the Lippupiste online store (Lippupiste adds service fees and possible shipping fees to ticket prices). 

Programme subject to change.

Produced by Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra

Herkullinen buffet-pöytä täynnä macaronseja, aprikoosileivoksia Tampere-talon Taidekahveilla.
Kuva / Photo: Anna-Leena Marjusaari

Did you know that you can pre-order refreshments for before the performance or during the interval?

Explore this season’s refreshments here:

Tampere Hall Pastry: Baked organic apple tart (L, G) – €8.00

Chocolate-Apricot Pastry (L, G) – €9.00

Lemon Tartlet (L) – €8.00

Apple Cake with Vanilla Whip (Ve) – €8.00

Salted Caramel & Nut Brownie with Marinated Raspberries (Ve, G) – €8.00

Salted Caramel Macarons, 2 pcs – €5.50

Dietary codes:
L = Lactose-free, Ve = Vegan, G = Gluten-free

Sweet and Savoury Combo: Lightly seared gravlax with a passionfruit mousse pastry (L) – €8.00

Prawn Sandwich (L, G) – €14.00

Tomato-Pesto Pastry (L, G) – €8.00

Goat Cheese Bagel (L) – €8.00

Air-Dried Ham Bagel (L) – €8.00

Carrot and Herb Tartlet (Ve, G) – €8.00

Dietary codes:
L = Lactose-free, VL = Low-lactose, Ve = Vegan, G = Gluten-free

MENU €22
(€26 when ordered on the spot)

Salmon pie and smoked sour cream L, G
Finnish flatbread, smoked reindeer and rooftop garden microgreens L
Vegetable pie and smoky oat fraîche Veg, G
Finnish flatbread, smoked tofu and rooftop garden microgreens Veg, G
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Chocolate mud cake, marinated organic berries and rooftop honey L, G
Macaron pastry and organic edible flowers L, G
Seasonal apricot pastry Veg, G
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Organic coffee and organic tea

Dietary codes:
L = Lactose-free, VL = Low-lactose, Ve = Vegan, G = Gluten-free

Enjoy a buffet-style selection featuring, among other delights, locally produced cheeses, cold cuts, and mouth-watering marinated treats. Special dietary requirements are accommodated based on advance notice at the time of booking. A pre-booked seat at the antipasto table served before the performance €22.90. The table is set 1.5 hours before the performance begins on the 3rd floor of Tampere Hall. There is a bar in the space where drinks can be ordered on the spot. Check whether the menu is available for the performance and come enjoy!

Secure your preferred refreshments by purchasing them in advance. Refreshments can be pre-ordered online no later than 6 p.m. on the day before the event. You can place your order via the “order refreshments” link for your chosen event.

Ask for a group offer

If your party includes 10 or more people
you can ask for a group offer:
ryhmamyynti@tampere-talo.fi
tel. 03 243 4501 (Mon to Fri from 10 am to 4 pm)

Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City, Visit Tampere Laura Vanzo
Kuva | Photo: Laura Vanzo, Visit Tampere

Complement your experience by staying under the same roof

The Courtyard Tampere City hotel, attached to Tampere Hall, offers the perfect experience. When you book accommodation for your visit through us, you get partner rates. Welcome to enjoy yourself!

Photo: Laura Vanzo, Visit Tampere

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