Music on the magnificient Kangasala organ from 1929 in Tampere Cathedral

International guests and local top-notch organists perform in seven different concerts on Thursdays, 19:00. Tampere Cathedral, a national romantic monument with its symbolistic frescoes, is a perfect place to hear monumental and mystic, sometimes also humoristic music for the organ!

Tampere Cathedral main organ, built by Kangasala organ factory, dates from 1929, with reused pipes from 1907 Walcker organ. It is an eclectic mix of international organ styles. predominantly suited for romantic and impressionist music. With 69 stops, it is one of the largest organs in Finland and unsurpassed in power and magnificience, yet containing numerous mystic and poetic registers.

The Cathedral houses also a smaller organ in baroque style, which is also played in some of the concerts.

Concerts:

• 18th July: Riikka Viljakainen (FIN)
  
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  25th July: Tuomas Pyrhönen (FIN)
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  1st August: James D. Hicks (USA)
• 8th August: Organ Duo Irina Lampén & Jaana Jokimies (FIN)
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  15th August: Hans-Uwe Hielscher (GER)
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  22th August: Esa Toivola (FIN) & Tampering Ensemble
  
  

Free entry. Program leaflet costs 10 €.