Strauss 25th Anniversary Concerts

The Strauss Concerts of Epiphany will open the renovated Finlandia Hall with 25th anniversary concerts on 4.1. and 6.1.2025.

The joyful and elegant tunes of Waltz King Strauss will captivate with top soloists on Saturday 4.1. at 19.00 and on Epiphany 6.1.2025 at 14.00.

This 25th anniversary concert also coincides with Johann Strauss’s 200th anniversary!

The concert will feature wonderful Strauss tunes performed by the Lohja Philharmonic Orchestra, supplemented by students from the Sibelius Academy, conducted by conductor and maestro Atso Almila.

Concert soloists:

Goitsemang Lehobye, soprano

Based in the United States, Goitsemang Lehobye has performed in major operatic roles around the world. He has gained popularity on the big stages in the United States, South America, Europe and South Africa. Special praise went to his performances at New York’s Carnegie Hall in the fall of 2024.

Aubrey Lodewyk, baritone

In 2011, South African Aubrey Lodewyk appeared as Mandela in the Mandela Trilogy, which aired across South Africa and Great Britain, where she made her European debut. Her performance was nominated for the Naledi Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Musical in 2011. She was also nominated for the prestigious Fleur de Cap Award for her performance in an operatic role in 2019.

Tuomas Miettola, tenor

One of Finland’s most sought-after young opera singers at the moment, Tuomas Miettola from Iisalmi has been selected as the first recipient of the prestigious Jorma Hynninen Prize this autumn. During 2024, she has performed in many major opera roles, including world premieres, and she has continuously given concerts all over Finland.

Tickets lippu.fi

Tickets from 28 €

STAY AT HOTEL AX
In cooperation with the Strauss Concerts, Hotel AX offers accommodation for two at a special price of 100 € (normal price 135 €). Reservations with the code STRAUSS at hotel.ax