Concert on 19 March 2026 at 19:00
The chamber music series KAIKU / écho combines the youthful energy of Nordic and French contemporary music with classical masterpieces, using innovative concert concepts, and intertwining different art forms to create a singular experience. The performers include leading Finnish and French artists of various generations, whose artistry and passion for music resonate across our countries.
Klimatkvartetten – Music in dialogue with the planet
Klimatkvartetten (Climate Quartet) is a Finnish string ensemble where music meets climate science. Through bold cross-disciplinary collaborations, the group transforms concerts into encounters between art, research, and environmental action.
The trio is joined by a rotating fourth member who could be a climate researcher, composer, writer, or musician. Each project takes on a new perspective, creating performances that are thought-provoking, emotionally resonant, and deeply relevant.
Klimatkvartetten has collaborated with meteorologist and author Kerttu Kotakorpi and the University of Jyväskylä, and performed at the Helsinki City Orchestra’s Kohtaamisia Club and the Hietsu is Happening! series. Upcoming projects include university partnerships, commissioned works, and performances in concert halls, libraries, forests, and public spaces.
Supported by the Kone Foundation’s Metsän puolella project.
Programme of the evening
Ida Moberg (1859–1947): Stillhet
Sebastian Fagerlund (1972): Oceano (2011)
Per Nørgård (1932): Pastorale
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750): Inventioita
Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023): Cloud Trio ( 2009)
François Couperin (1668–1733): Les Barricades Mystérieuses
Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764): Les Sauvages
Ensemble at Institut finlandais
Terhi Paldanius – Violin
A leading figure in Finnish chamber music, Terhi Paldanius is a founding member of the Kamus Quartet, a member of Avanti! Chamber Orchestra, and artistic director of Meidän Festivaali. She combines performance, teaching, and cross-artistic collaboration, and brings climate-conscious innovation into the music field through Klimatkvartetten.
Vuokko Lahtinen – Conductor & Viola
Vuokko Lahtinen is an internationally active violist and conductor who has worked with major European orchestras and festivals. Her work bridges high-level musicianship and a strong commitment to equality, humanity, and social engagement through music.
Joanna Hanhikoski – Cello
Active across the Nordic countries, Joanna Hanhikoski performs as soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player. A passionate advocate for socially engaged art, she sees Klimatkvartetten as a platform where artistic excellence meets environmental responsibility.
The fourth member will be announced soon!