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City centre a narural home to art and culture
“City centres in Finland include deplorably few non-commercial venues with a low entry barrie
The Heart of Jyväskylä Development Project presents optional locations for cultural and art institutions
The project is looking into various scenarios regarding the type of activities and locations. It aims at developing the operations of the City Theatre, Symphony Orchestra, City Art Museum, Finnish Handicrafts Museum, City Library and Adult Education Centre in terms of activities, premises and facilities.
Jyväskylä is especially known for its rich variety of culture; museums, art exhibitions, concerts, events and theatre performances.
Sydämeni Joulu (2018)
Christmas classics and new interpretations
Ville Matvejeff, conductor
Waltteri Torikka, baritone
Warner Music Finland
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For the following position Jyväskylä Sinfonia requires:
SUB-PRINCIPAL DOUBLE BASS
The task includes the playing responsibility of 5-string bass.
Audition: Thursday 9.4.2020 at 1 pm
Audition tasks:
1. Dittersdorf: Concerto for Double Bass D Major, I and II part with Gruber’s cadenzas
2. Koussevitzky: Concerto for Double Bass, I part
3. Orchestral excerpts and chamber music tasks:
Chief conductor Ville Matvejeff
Ville Matvejeff (b. 1986) has established himself as an exceptionally wide-ranging musician enjoying success as conductor, composer and pianist. He trained at the Sibelius Academy and Espoo Music Institute and has performed throughout Europe as well as the USA, China, Japan and Mexico.
Jyväskylä Sinfonia
Since the beginning of the 21th century, Jyväskylä Sinfonia has filled its concert halls year after year and the seats are almost 100 % sold. Orchestra’s chief conductor Ville Matvejeff began his period in the beginning of 2014 and will continue until the year 2022. Matvejeff is one of the most interesting Finnish musical talents. Successful as a composer, conductor, pianist, and singer, he has established himself as an exceptionally wide-ranging musician.
SPRING 2020
Mystery of Time
Wed 15.1. at 19 Taulumäki Church
Ville Matvejeff, conductor
Susanne Kujala, organ
Henri Dutilleux: Mystère de l’instant
Francis Poulenc: Concerto for Organ
Arvo Pärt: Symphony No. 4, Los Angeles
