
June 2022
7.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00
Naantalin Musiikkijuhlat opus 42
Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali
The opening melodies of this concert will bring a feeling that summer has come! The opening Naantali Music Festival Opus 42 concert will express joy, lightness and masterly virtuosity. The special mood of Naantali is now here.
8.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 20:45
Barry Douglas & Sinfonia Lahti
Naantalin kirkko, Nunnakatu 1, 21100, Naantali
Top Irish pianist Barry Douglas and Beethoven’s most famous piano concerto will meet conductor Dalia Stasevska and the Lahti Symphony Orchestra. Jaakko Kuusisto’s Cello Concerto will be interpreted by Arto Noras, to whom the work is dedicated. The premiere of the work at the Naantali Music Festival in 2019 was the composer’s last premiere.
The Lahti Symphony Orchestra, world-renowned for its performances of Sibelius’ symphonies, will also interpret Sibelius’ 7th Symphony.
8.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:30
Dinner Concert with Aili Ikonen
Kaivohuone, Nunnakatu 4, 21100, Naantali
A swinging warm summer evening by the waterside at Naantali. A wonderful three-course dinner and sensual melodies in the company of Aili Ikonen. Experiences to be remembered and cherished.
9.6.2022 @ 18:00 - 18:45
Naantali Children’s Music Festival: Magic Bus Travel
Kristoffer-sali, Opintie 2, 21100, Naantali
Naantali Children’s Music Festival: Magic Bus Travel Thu June 9th at 6 pm, Kristoffer Hall, Naantali. Siina & Taikaradio invite the whole family on a bus trip where anything is possible, and everyone can join in the singing and playing!
9.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:10
Congratulating Arto on 80 years! Friends on Stage
Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali
We wish a happy birthday to Arto Noras! With a staggering degree of talent and virtuosity, this concert will come some way to reflecting the life’s work of Arto Noras. The friends will take the stage with a carefully selected musical programme to make the concert one big party for the audience as well.
10.6.2022 @ 18:00 - 18:45
Naantali Children’s Music Festival: Into the Woods
Kristoffer-sali, Opintie 2, 21100, Naantali
Naantali Children’s Music Festival: Into the Woods Fri June 10th at 6 pm, Kristoffer Hall. When Ammuu! sets out on a quest for treasure, an exciting adventure begins in a magical forest. During this immersive journey, you’ll meet the many and varied creatures who live the forest.
10.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00
Dances with the Stars
Naantalin kirkko, Nunnakatu 1, 21100, Naantali
This evening will flow like a dance! Now we are moving from Bach’s graceful court dances through the fast turns of Poulenc, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Golijov and Shostakovich to the spicy tangos of Piazzolla. The stars will get the tunes flying.
11.6.2022 @ 14:00 - 15:00
Contemporaries of Marshal Mannerheim
Askainen Church, Askaistentie 788, , Askainen
Askainen Church and the choral works of contemporary composers of Marshal Mannerheim will take us on a journey into the modern history of Finland. A finely nuanced narrative to this historical excursion from the Arensky String Quartet will give everyone an opportunity to find their own story.
11.6.2022 @ 14:00 - 16:00
Naantali Children’s Music Festival: Great Children’s Festival (Suuri Lastenjuhla)
Kirkkopuisto, Maariankatu 3, 21100, Naantali
Naantali Children’s Music Festival: Great Children’s Festival (Suuri Lastenjuhla) Sat June 11th at 2-4pm, Kirkkopuisto. At this park festival, the whole family can enjoy music, games, singing, hobby horse riding, balloons, portrait painting and a soft toy clinic. Organized in cooperation with Save the Children Naantali.
11.6.2022 @ 16:00 - 17:00
An afternoon with Mozart
Merimaskun kirkko, Paltteentie 10, 21160, Merimasku
This concert will resemble a fine summer’s day, with music for a romantic dream and the sparkle of virtuoso performance bringing a warm glow to the cheeks.
11.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00
A Northern Dimension – tribute to Jaakko Kuusisto
Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali
A Northern Dimension. Bright, profound and beautiful. Jaakko Kuusisto, who passed away in February 2022, was for many years a key force behind the Naantali Music Festival as a violinist, conductor and composer. The concert is a tribute to Jaakko and his magnificently diverse compositional work, which continues the tradition of the great Nordic composers and the northern dimension of music.
12.6.2022 @ 08:30 - 18:30
Concert Cruise to Själö
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In summer 2022 Naantali Music Festival will travel to the island of Själö in the nearby Turku archipelago for an archipelago concert. Boat connections to Själö are available either from the Aura River in Turku or from the shoreline of Naantali Old Town. Passengers will experience the beauty of summery Airisto and the Turku archipelago en route, with an opportunity to learn the fascinating and partly sombre history of Själö and admire its beautiful scenery. The highlight of the day will be a splendid archipelago concert with the virtuosi of Naantali Music Festival.
12.6.2022 @ 10:00 - 11:00
Music Festival Special Divine Service
Naantalin kirkko, Nunnakatu 1, 21100, Naantali
Naantali parish will arrange a special musical divine service during the Music Festival.
12.6.2022 @ 15:00 - 16:00
Funny Water Droplets and Beautiful Tears
Raisio Church, Kirkkotie 2, , Raisio
Come rain or shine, jolly water drops and beautiful tears will be a source of fascination in the ancient church at Raisio, bringing a sense of playfulness and depth to a summer afternoon.
12.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00
Maestro Penderecki in Memoriam
Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali
A heart-rendingly beautiful concert experience in memory of Maestro Krzysztof Penderecki. We shall remember with gratitude this landmark composer and friend of Naantali Music Festival. His music will live on forever.
13.6.2022 @ 17:00 - 17:50
Naantali Goes Turku
Sibelius-museo, Piispankatu 17, 20500, Turku
The atmosphere of Naantali Music Festival will captivate the Turku Sibelius Museum. With charmingly delicious Sibelius songs, naturally!
13.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 20:15
Tommi Hakala & Winterreise
Naantalin kirkko, Nunnakatu 1, 21100, Naantali
We await the interpretation of Schubert’s Winterreise by baritone Tommi Hakala and pianist Kristian Anttila with great interest. One thing is for sure: this journey will not leave us cold.
14.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 20:50
Summertime
Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali
Now you can experience all the colours of the summer, from the tantalizingly cheerful Shaker Loops of John Adams to Gershwin’s famous Porgy and Bess.
15.6.2022 @ 16:00 - 17:00
Music at Afternoon Teatime
Kaivohuone, Nunnakatu 4, 21100, Naantali
Music at Afternoon Teatime combines light classical music with a classic afternoon tea service in the idyllic setting of Kaivohuone. The Fourtune Cello Quartet will be performing familiar and atmospheric tunes.
15.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00
Partita Concertante
Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali
This will be the world premiere of Olli Kortekangas’ Partita Concertante, a work for cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, harp and percussion. The concert will also include Bach partitas and music by Schönberg. What a programme!
16.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00
In honorem maris
Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali
In honour of the sea, we shall hear words of wisdom, whalesong and beautiful classics. Every one of us can help to protect the Finnish Archipelago Sea in our own way.
16.6.2022 @ 20:30 - 21:30
Words and Melodies
Kristoffer-sali, Opintie 2, 21100, Naantali
A pyrotechnical display of music and lyrics about love, passion and life. The unique Words & Melodies package of Iiro Rantala and Lotta Kuusisto emerged during the COVID-19 quarantine in the home of this artist couple. The performance brings together words and melodies alternately at a rapid pace, evoking a wide variety of moods with feelings of a life lived,
17.6.2022 @ 13:00 - 15:00
Music has health benefits from babies to grandparents.
Kristoffer-sali, Opintie 2, 21100, Naantali
A popular presentation of the latest research findings. Music is not only good for the mind and wellbeing, but also demonstrably for health. An open public seminar will present the latest findings of scientific research into the health-promoting effects of music.
17.6.2022 @ 16:00 - 17:00
Outdoor Concert at Kultaranta
Kultaranta, Kordelininkatu, 21100, Naantali
The popular outdoor concerts at Kultaranta will continue with a programme of music on the themes of nature and animals. Kultaranta will provide the setting for a Nature Trail from the a capella group Club For Five, and the much loved Saint-Saëns suite The Carnival of the Animals narrated by Seela Sella.
17.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 20:40
Lights and Shadows
Naantali Church, Nunnakatu 1, , Naantali
The concert moves from light to shadows – it’s a combination of dark clouds as well as comforting pout clouds and sunshine. A specialty is Ralf Gothoni’s Life Views themed piano concerto for two pianists.
18.6.2022 @ 13:00 - 15:00
Vallis Gratiae Academy Concert
Kristoffer-sali, Opintie 2, 21100, Naantali
Students from the Vallis Gratiae Academy will perform at the final concert of their summer camp.
18.6.2022 @ 15:00 - 16:00
Meta4 at Rymättylä
Rymättylän kirkko, Taipaleentie, 21140, Rymättylä
Meta4, one of Finland’s most successful string quartets, is visiting Naantali Music Festival again. This fascinating ensemble can be heard at Rymättylä Church with its Play III programme composed by Jaakko Kuusisto.
18.6.2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00
A Twelve Cello Finale
Naantalin kirkko, Nunnakatu 1, 21100, Naantali
Our festival will conclude and culminate with a unique collection of works arranged for twelve cellos. Distinguished soprano Kaisa Ranta will join the twelve top cellists in this extraordinary concert. Could there be a more spectacular finale!