sound festival: Sounds Finnish!

Finnish contemporary classical music is celebrated for its intricate soundscapes, inspired by dramatic seasonal changes and rich history. Today’s composers have transcended classical boundaries, creating innovative compositions that reflect the country’s unique cultural narratives.

Lauri Supponen Continuo (UK Premiere) Sami Klemola Peak (UK Premiere) Matilda Seppälä New work (World Premiere) Matti Heininen Dance of the Obscure (UK Premiere) Antti Auvinen Warp My Simone (UK Premiere)

This is part of the Northern Connection partnership project. The project aims to sustainably connect Nordic countries and Scotland by establishing and strengthening liaisons between composers, ensembles and festivals in contemporary music. Partners are: Partners are: Music Finland, Musica nova Helsinki and defunensemble (Finland), Music Norway, Ultima Festival and Ensemble Temporum (Norway), Scottish Music Centre, sound and Red Note Ensemble (Scotland). Funded by Nordisk Kulturfond and Creative Scotland.

Concessions available: £8 (senior citizens), £5 (students, disabled people, jobseekers), FREE (u18, essential companions)