In the Taikapeitto [Magic Carpet] concert by Satu Sopanen and the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, swinging arrangements, fun games and childlike energy will take kids on incredible adventures. They will stretch, march, rock, waltz and samba along with the music. On the journey of the Taikapeitto, children will get to know different instruments and rhythms. The music gives plenty of room for play, senses and imagination. Conductor Mikko Hassinen.
Note! Especially with the smallest concertgoers, it is recommended to prepare for loud volumes with earmuffs or plugs. Duration about 45 minutes. The lyrics are in Finnish.
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra: great achievements and mastery in jazz since 1975! Throughout the decades, UMO has been at the forefront of Finnish jazz. This multi-award-winning ensemble – recipient of the Yrjö and Emma awards and a Grammy nominee – has shared the stage with international jazz legends as well as the brightest stars of the Finnish music scene. With a distinguished discography of over 60 albums, Helsinki’s own “jazz city orchestra” performs across Finland, reaching 35,000 listeners through more than 100 concerts annually. At the heart of UMO is a commitment to new music. The orchestra’s versatile repertoire fearlessly pushes boundaries, from jazz and soulful grooves to classical fusion. www.umohelsinki.fi
Photo: Ville Paul Paasimaa, illustration Luova toimisto Pilke