Finn Fest USA 2017: Final Celebration and Family Day at the American Swedish Institute begins at noon

Two all-Finnish Finlandia Forever choral music concerts featuring the VocalEssence Singers with some very special guests at 4pm and 7pm

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Osmo Vänskä, clarinet
Sara Pajunen, fiddle

While the land of the midnight sun has long been known for refreshingly bright ideas—from saunas to cell phones—its musical contributions are equally innovative. Favorite Finns Osmo Vänskä and Sara Pajunen will help us celebrate 100 years of Finnish independence, performing music of Sibelius, Rautavaara, Mäntyjärvi, Saariaho, and others. Catch "Finn Fever" and join in with a chorus of Sibelius's Finlandia. Presented in partnership with VocalEssence and national FinnFest USA.

Concert tickets are $40. To purchase, visit http://www.vocalessence.org

Tervetuloa! Välkommen! Minneapolis welcomes FinnFest USA 2017, commemorating 100 years of Finland as a nation state, a special series of events which runs this year September 21 – 24 in the Twin Cities. Yhdessä/Together, the theme of Finland 100, guides this year’s encounter with Finland and Finnish America. Check their website for program and ticket information at www.finnfest.us. Organizations including the American Swedish Institute, Orchestra Hall, Norway House, Cedar Cultural Center and VocalEssence are all collaborating for the four-day celebration.

Cost:
$40.00