24. - 31.7.2010
Crusell
MUSIC FESTIVAL
UUSIKAUPUNKI FINLAND

The Crusell Week, dedicated to woodwind instruments, is held in Uusikaupunki, 24.-31.7.2010, for the 29th time. This year Helsinki Chamber Orchestra pays a visit to the festival. The orchestra is conducted by Okko Kamu. Other domestic Crusell Week artists include e.g. Mikael Helasvuo (flute), Anni Haapaniemi (oboe), Asko Heiskanen and Tuulia Ylönen (clarinet), Jussi Särkkä and Otto Virtanen (bassoon), Tommi Viertonen (French horn), NHQ (string quartet), Ensemble Schrat (Wind Quintet), Ensemble of the Finnish Baroque Orchestra, Monica Groop (mezzo-soprano), Rajaton (Six-voice a cappella ensemble), Iiro Rantala New Trio etc. Foreign artists include Andrea Lieberknecht (flute), Stefan Schilli (oboe), Yehuda Gilad (clarinet), Valentin Uryupin (clarinet), Dag Jensen (bassoon) to mention but a few.

The Night of the Lanterns, an atmospheric musical picnic for the whole family, and Party Night play their own important role in the versatile program of the festival. Children will also receive some quality entertainment during Crusell Week.

Crusell Week’s Artistic Director is Jussi Särkkä.