Sibelius Hall
Concert and congress centre Sibelius Hall in Lahti

Symphony Orchestra offers unforgettable musical experiences at its weekly concerts in the Sibelius Hall, while making known interesting musical works of a high standard - both classical and light.
A good concert is enjoyable at any time, so the Lahti Symphony Orchestra offers daytime concerts too, in the unique acoustics and setting of the Sibelius Hall. The 11th Sibelius Festival 9—12 September 2010 will bring together friends of Sibelius’ music from across the globe, as the Lahti Symphony Orchestra once again offers all friends of Finland’s national composer a wonderful weekend in the acoustically splendid setting of Sibelius Hall.
Our programme in 2010 will include symphonies 5-7 and Kullervo.The Orchestra will be conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste. The Lahti Symphony Orchestra has received major international recognition for its recordings of Sibelius’ music, for example: two Gramophone Awards in 1991 and 1996, the Grand Prix du Disque 1993, and the Cannes Classical Award twice in 1997 and 2001. International sales of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra’s recordings for BIS Records have exceeded a million discs.
Welcome to the Lahti Symphony Orchestra’s concerts. Open the door to unforgettable musical moments!
Tickets: Sibelius Hall Ticket Office Ankkurikatu 7, 15140 Lahti tel. 0600 3939 49 (1.25e/min+network charge)
Ticket Service: Sokos Lahti, Lahti Travel, Prisma Laune
Phone:
Sibelius Hall Ticket sale 0600 39 39 49 (1,25 €/min+pvm)
Fax:
(03) 814 4451
Www-address:
www.sinfonialahti.fi
The special features of the church include two aisles, star vaults with embossed ring ornaments and wooden carvings of historical importance. Entry to the church is through an Empire-style bell tower designed by C.L. Engel. The decoration of the west gable is among the most beautiful in Finland.
Finnish painting from 19th and 20th century. Collection includes paintings from: Marcus Collin, Albert Edelfelt, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Pekka Halonen, Eero Järnefelt, Unto Koistinen, Aleksander Lauréus, Berndt Lindholm, Helene Schjerfbeck, Maria Wiik, Ferdinand von Wright, Magnus von Wright, Väinö Aaltonen, Walter Runeberg, Ville Vallgren.