French Romanticism
Fall in love with Lili Boulanger’s beautiful tone poem, the wistful romanticism of César Franck, and the evocative atmosphere of...
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French Romanticism
Fri 18 Sep 2026 at 7 PM, Tampere Hall (Main Auditorium)
Chloé Van Soeterstède, conductor
Aristo Sham, piano
Lili Boulanger: Of a Spring Morning (D’un matin de printemps)
Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F major, “Egyptian”
César Franck: Symphony in D minor
How do you describe an experience that can only be felt? Lili Boulanger, gone too soon, captured the radiance of a spring morning in a dazzling tone poem; César Franck infused his symphony with yearning romanticism, and Camille Saint-Saëns evoked impressions of his African journey with lightning-fast brilliance. Guiding us toward visions of Egypt is Aristo Sham, winner of both the jury and the audience awards at the 2025 Van Cliburn Competition.
Season series concert. Pre-concert talk at 6 PM.
The concert lasts approximately two hours. You can find the exact duration and more information on the orchestra’s website: www.tamperefilharmonia.fi/en/
Tickets: Adults €36 / Pensioners €27 / Students, unemployed, conscripts and persons in non-military service €17 / Children under 18 €11. You can buy tickets from the Tampere Hall ticket office, Kulttuurimyymälä Aplodi and Lippu.fi online store (Lippupiste adds service and order fees to the ticket prices, along with possible delivery and payment method charges).
Changes are possible.
Production: Tampere Filharmonia
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)
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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