Kullervo
The most tragic hero of the Kalevala is brought to life by opera stars Johanna Rusanen-Kartano and Ville Rusanen.
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Kullervo
Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 7 PM, Tampere Hall (Main Auditorium)
Matthew Halls, conductor
Johanna Rusanen-Kartano, soprano
Ville Rusanen, baritone
Male Singers of the Tampere Philharmonic Choir and Tampere Opera Choir & Pirkanpojat boys’ choir
Jean Sibelius: Kullervo
Jean Sibelius’s national awakening burst into full bloom already in his first orchestral work, the monumental Kullervo. This symphonic poem for orchestra, male choir and soloists, brimming with youthful ambition, remains one of the greatest achievements of Finnish music. The most tragic hero of the Kalevala is brought to life by internationally acclaimed opera stars Johanna Rusanen-Kartano and Ville Rusanen.
Season series concert.
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 €45 / Pensioners €35 / Children under 18, students, unemployed, conscripts and persons in non-military service €20. 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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