FRSO & Elim Chan & Claire de Sévigné

It’s springtime in old Russia, and as crowds throng the Shrovetide Fair, passions are rising. But a puppet can’t have feelings – can it? 

Toys come to life, and music weaves delightful puzzles: there’s a definite playfulness about this multicoloured concert from guest conductor Elim Chan. 

Soprano Claire de Sévigné goes down the rabbit hole of Unsuk Chin’s delicious nonsense and two neglected Czech classics set toes tapping and hearts glowing.

Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Elim Chan, conductor
Claire de Sévigné, soprano

Antonín Dvořák: Suite American
Unsuk Chin: Puzzles and Games from Alice in Wonderland
Bohuslav Martinů: Overture
Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947 version)

Late-Night Chamber Music:
Matteo Mastromarino, clarinet
Tommi Hyytinen, French horn
Jouko Laivuori, piano
Taija Angervo, violin
Anton Kukkonen, cello
Alban Berg: Four Pieces for Clarinet and Piano
Franz Schreker: Der Wind

Helsinki Music Centre, Concert Hall

18.9.2026 

19.00-20.55, intermission approx. at 19.55

Late-Night Chamber Music ends approx. at 21.30

Tickets 42-12,50€