HELSINKI PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
The Helsinki Philharmonic Choir (in Finnish: Helsingin filharmoninen kuoro, HFK) was founded in 2007 and has established itself as one of Finland's leading mixed choirs. It has built up a reputation for its challenging repertoire and its expressive and metallic sound.
In recent years the repertoire included amongst others the requiems by Verdi, Mozart and Brahms, Klami's Psalmus and Orff's Carmina Burana. The choir has also performed in opera and operetta productions like Puccini's Turandot (2020, 2023), Lehár's Giuditta (2019), Verdi's Don Carlos (2018) or Bernstein's Candide (2018, 2022). In the fall of 2023 HFK was a guest artist in the Finnish National Opera and Ballet's production Messa da Requiem.
28th August 2025 at 19:00
Sing-Along
Mozart: Requiem
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Autumn Season Opening
Welcome! No advance registration required. Bring your own score. (If you don’t have one, you’re welcome to share with your neighbor from Filkkarit.)
Join us in starting the autumn in a powerful way by singing together Mozart’s masterpiece Requiem!
Sing-Along Mozart Requiem at Lauttasaari Church is a low-threshold community singing event where the audience doesn’t just listen, they become part of the performance. No registration is needed just bring your score and let the music carry you away.
There is no dress rehearsal or experience required: the most important thing is the joy of singing together and a shared love for music.
Mozart’s Requiem is one of the most powerful works in classical music: full of emotion, strength, and beauty. Now you have the unique opportunity to be part of this moving musical experience.
Programme:
18:00 Introduction to the work by Tommi Niskala. Meet and mingle with Filkkarit.
19:00 Full sing-through of Mozart’s Requiem with organ and soloists.
Welcome!
August 26th at Lauttasaari Church
24.5.2025​
Beethoven: Symphony nro. 9
Helsinginkatu Philharmonic Orchestra
Musiikkitalo
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A masterpiece proclaiming freedom and unity.
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Beethoven’s 9th Symphony is a work that has left a lasting mark on music history and continues to resonate with audiences. The Helsinginkatu Philharmonic Orchestra brings this masterpiece to the stage of Musiikkitalo with an interpretation that highlights its power and message.
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The symphony progresses from a dark and dramatic opening towards a triumphant celebration of freedom and joy, culminating in the powerful finale where the "Ode to Joy" resounds through choir and orchestra. Its message of unity and hope remains as relevant today as it was at its premiere in 1824. This concert offers a unique opportunity to experience one of the greatest achievements in classical music live and in full force.
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Silja Aalto, soprano
Maiju Vaahtoluoto, mezzosoprano
Tuomas Miettola, tenor
Timo Riihonen, bass
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Program:
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Iucundum est discere -Festive fanfare (2014)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony n. 9 d-moll op. 125
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The concert is conducted by Veli-Antti Koivuranta, Choral coaching by Tommi Niskala – come and experience the power of Beethoven’s music!​
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24.5.2025. Musiikkitalo
More information will be updated
The large mixed choir had prepared for its great task very carefully. It is a disciplined, unified choir, whose sonorous voice groups are in good balance with each other and stand out as their own clear lines in a warm and bright, pure harmony.
The rhythmic fugal impact of the choir made the Handel-inspired ascents into the performance's festive and fantastic climaxes.
- Helsingin Sanomat 9.2.2024
September 3, 2024
August 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Sing-Along
Mozart: Requiem
Lauttasaari Church
COME SING WITH US
SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS!
Would you like to sing in a choir known for its magnificent philharmonic sound?
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The Helsinki Philharmonic Choir (HFK) is welcoming new singers in all voice sections.
The next audition opportunities are at Meritulli Parish Hall:
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Tue 4th March at 18:00
Tue 11th March at 18:00
during the beginning of the rehearsals.