PLUCKING Orke Ensemble
Event Introduction
Orke ensemble presents the European premiere of Tom Johnson’s Plucking (2017), a monumental work for nine different plucked instruments. Johnson insisted that the piece be played by nine genuinely different instruments and refused performances that could not find this diversity, placing the work at a unique crossroads of his oeuvre; one part maths and nine parts world music.
The evening includes a selection of Johnson’s Rational Melodies (1982), in which each instrument is heard solo, as well as a newly written Tombeau in memory of Johnson who passed away in 2024.
Between performances, a discussion with mathematician Topi J. Törmä will illuminate some of the mathematical procedures Johnson used in his music and explore the role aesthetics plays in logic – understanding mathematics as an art form itself.
Programme:
Mark Reid Bulatović: Structure Symphonique (Tombeau de Tom Johnson), premiere
Tom Johnson (1939–2024): Rational Melodies (1982)
Short public discussion on music and mathematics with professor Topi Törmälä (University of Helsinki). Duration 30 min.
Tom Johnson (1939–2024): Plucking (for 9 different plucked instruments) (2017), European premier
Performers:
Melissa Yildirim, lavta
Sebastian Ampuja, teorbi
Kristīne Tukre, kokle
Kukka Lukkarinen, baroque guitar
Mark Reid Bulatović, mandolin
Nea Wunsch, kantele
Linda Svaćinova, classical guitar
Wilson Tanner Smith, banjo
Javier Navarro Lara, contrabass
Mateusz Gwizdałła, conductor
In co-operation with and supported by:
Cultural Centre Caisa
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Event Information
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Time:
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Wed 17.2.2027 19:00
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Duration: 1h 40 min
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Organiser:
Orke Ensemble
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Address:
Caisa Hall
Kaikukatu 4 B
00530 Helsinki -
Accessibility:
The event is accessible with a wheelchair.
The event does not have an accessible toilet.
An accessible entrance to Caisa is from Kaikukatu. Entrance to Caisa’s facilities is through the patio of Leipätehdas. Caisa’s facilities are accessible: no obstacles or height differences exist in rooms or corridors.
There are clear signs at the premises. Wheelchair seats are accessible by elevator via 3rd floor. The Festivity hall, gallery and Kino Caisa are equipped with an induction loop. Guide dogs are welcomed.
Additional information about accessibility tel. 09 310 80008
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Tickets:
15/7 € (Ticket sales opening soon.)
