When Pikku Papun Orkesteri gets together with the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, you get a biiiig children’s concert for the whole family! This concert was awarded as the Children’s Music Act of the Year at the Jellona Gala 2024 and has already delighted thousands of children around Finland.
Pikku Papu’s immensely popular hits will be heard in familiar but new versions, arranged for a big band. With over 20 members in the orchestra, there’s plenty to see and listen to: melodious and shiny trumpets, trombones and saxophones, with rhythmic piano, bass, guitar and drums. The arrangements are made by Mikko Hassinen, who also conducts the concert.
During the concert, even the little ones can join in the songs and fun. Screams of joy and dancing are allowed – even desirable!
Note! Especially with the smallest concertgoers, we recommend preparing for loud volumes with earmuffs or plugs.
Duration about 40 minutes.
Pikku Papun Orkesteri
Heli Kajo, vocals
Mathias Hermansson, vocals
Juho Puronaho, guitar, mandola
Tarmo Anttila, bass
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra
Mikko Hassinen, conductor and arrangements
Liisa Kallio, illustrations
The children’s music group Pikku Papun Orkesteri is known for its colourful concerts for the whole family. Pikku Papu’s songs are well known from Pikku Kakkonen on Yle TV2 and from the concert series Musarullaa. The songs are about friendship, joy, anger, nature, getting along with others – the whole spectrum of life! The orchestra’s energetic performances, diverse instruments, the singing in harmony and the playful arrangements in different musical styles have melted the hearts of the younger and older audiences alike. The orchestra has been awarded the “Album of the year”-prize by the preschool music teachers association as well as the Wihuri Foundation Award. Pikku Papun Orkesteri was nominated for Children’s Album of the Year at the Emma Gala and was chosen as the Band of the Year at the Gala for Children’s Music. www.pikkupapunorkesteri.fi
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra – The Greatest Feats since 1975. Get ready to groove as we mark 50 years of achievements and mastery in jazz! UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary season from summer 2025 to spring 2026. Throughout these decades, the orchestra has been at the forefront of Finnish jazz. Over the years, UMO has recorded over 60 albums, received Yrjö and Emma prizes, and even a Grammy nomination. The orchestra has shared the stage with international jazz stars as well as Finnish artists. One thing remains constant: the core of UMO is in new music. Join us for our anniversary season to look back on the past and celebrate our achievements, all while keeping our eyes firmly on the exciting future ahead. Come and celebrate together with the UMO! www.umohelsinki.fi
Illustration: Liisa Kallio