Music of our times: Riitta Rask
Screenwriter and documentary filmmaker Riitta Rask discusses her collaboration with composer Kaija Saariaho.
Her documentary “Echoes Of the Universe – The Music of Kaija Saariaho” premiered at the DocPoint festival in Helsinki in February 2023. The film revolves around the composer’s life and works from several decades.
Another music-related film, “The Birth of an Organ – The Helsinki Organ Story”, relating the planing process and construction of the new Helsinki Music Centre organ, premiered on Yle in January 2024.
Both films are currently streaming on Yle Areena.
The lecture will be in English.
Further information: Matthew Whittall, matthew.whittall@uniarts.fi
“Music of our times” lecture series
Department of composition and music theory hosts its own lecture series, where the most up-to-date professionals in the field discuss their work.
Mannerheimintie renovation project
Access to the Musiikkitalo from the direction of Mannerheimintie will be difficult. We recommend that you allow enough time for your arrival and use the entrance on the side of Kansalaistori if possible. According to current information, the entrance to Mannerheimintie will also remain in use throughout the renovation, but pedestrian routes can be challenging at times.
Her documentary “Echoes Of the Universe – The Music of Kaija Saariaho” premiered at the DocPoint festival in Helsinki in February 2023. The film revolves around the composer’s life and works from several decades.
Another music-related film, “The Birth of an Organ – The Helsinki Organ Story”, relating the planing process and construction of the new Helsinki Music Centre organ, premiered on Yle in January 2024.
Both films are currently streaming on Yle Areena.
The lecture will be in English.
Further information: Matthew Whittall, matthew.whittall@uniarts.fi
“Music of our times” lecture series
Department of composition and music theory hosts its own lecture series, where the most up-to-date professionals in the field discuss their work.
Mannerheimintie renovation project
Access to the Musiikkitalo from the direction of Mannerheimintie will be difficult. We recommend that you allow enough time for your arrival and use the entrance on the side of Kansalaistori if possible. According to current information, the entrance to Mannerheimintie will also remain in use throughout the renovation, but pedestrian routes can be challenging at times.