Rued Langgaard (1883–1952): Insektarium – 9 fixerbilleder for piano (1917)
- Forficula auricularia
- Acridium migratorium
- Melonetha vulgaris
- Tipula oleracea
- Libellula depressa
- Anobium pertinax
- Musca domestica
- Julus terrestis
- Culex pipiens
Joonas Pohjonen (1973–): Hyönteiset / Insects (2019)
- Leppäkerttu / The Ladybird
- Mittarimato / The Inchworm
- Pillerinpyörittäjä / The Sacred Scarab
- Vesimittareita / Water Striders
- Kirppusirkus / Flea Circus
- Rukoilijasirkka / The Praying Mantis
- Päivänkorento / The Mayfly
- Suruvaippa / The Mourning Cloak
- Vaeltajamuurahaisten marssi / March of the Army Ants
- Kiiltomatoja / Fireflies
- Herhiläispesä / Hornet’s Nest
Participants
- Siiri Ylijoki (piano)
About
At the concert, 20 different insect species will be presented through music, illustrations and discussion of their characters and the importance of their roles in the ecosystem we all live in. The purpose of the concert is to use music as a tool to spread awareness about the wonders of nature and the ongoing loss of species. Another important aspect of this concert is to shed light on these Nordic composers’ works that will be heard on this occasion.
The first half of the concert consists of Insektarium by Danish composer Rued Langgaard. The suite of nine fascinating insect character pieces is more than 100 years old but was definitely ahead of its time in many ways. The second half, being a Norwegian premiere of the piece, is Hyönteiset (Insects) by Finnish composer Joonas Pohjonen. These 11 short pieces each capture a certain insect species and their characters, such as the gliding Water Striders, the unpredictable Praying Mantis and the March of the Army Ants.
Siiri Ylijoki's master project explores nature-themed repertoire and its affect on the audience, and it consists of several concerts including chamber music, songs and solo piano music focusing especially on birds and insects.
