Hälytyskellot

Event Introduction

Hälytyskellot (Alarm Bells, 2021) by sound artist Tytti Arola examines survival together with others, and being heard and touched. A group of people form a chain, joined by a string to which little bells are attached. Anyone can join in the performance of this work.

The strings and human chain symbolise helping: a person in trouble needs something to grab, and others can help him or her back to safety with the help of a string. In Hälytyskellot, the human touch is extended through the string, and the touch is perceived through movement and sound. One bell has only a soft sound, but when hundreds join together, the sound is magnified and loud. Hälytyskellot may also be interpreted as a tinkling appeal: listen to us!

At Musica nova Helsinki, Hälytyskellot will lead to the festival’s opening concert, Rituals, by the Avanti! Chamber Orchestra beginning in the Cathedral at 7 pm and the experience will continue during the concert. Hälytyskellot is created by both professionals and amateurs and it’s possible for anyone to take part by arriving to Senate square by 6.20 pm. 

Please note, that the concert by Avanti! Chamber Orchestra following the work has an admission fee. Read more and buy tickets. 

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