JANUARY
Mon 5th at 3 pm Sibelius -concert
Nature centre Ukko, Koli
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Susanna Mieskonen-Makkonen, violin
Free entry! More info: www.pielinensoi.fi
Thu 8th at 7 pm Sibelius -concert
Wanha Casino, Savonlinna
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Susanna Mieskonen-Makkonen, violin
Tickets: 15/ 10 € at the place. Organizing: Savonlinna Music & Dance
Fri 9th at 7 pm Sibelius -konsertti
Kiteesali, Kitee
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets: 10 € at the place
Organizing: City of Kitee/ department of culture
Sun 18th at 4 pm Sibelius 150 – record releasing
”Back to landscape of Sibelius’ honeymoon”
Järvenpää -house, Järvenpää
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Susanna Mieskonen-Makkonen, violin
Annastiina Tahkola, mezzo-soprano & Esa Ruuttunen, baritone
Tickets 15 /10 € www.lippu.fi
Tue 20th at 11 am Sibelius -concert
Pohjanranta -centeri, Keminmaa
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Susanna Mieskonen-Makkonen, violin
Free entry! More information: www.pohjanranta.com
Thu 22nd at 7 pm Sibelius -concert
The Church of Kittila, Kittilä
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Susanna Mieskonen-Makkonen, violin
Mon 26th at 8 pm Sibelius -concert
Nordlysfestivalen, Domkirke, Tromssa, Norway
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Ticekts 250 / 75 NOK, www.nordlysfestivalen.no
Tue 27th at 10 am Sibelius -concert for schoolchildren
Nordlysfestivalen, Domkirke, Tromssa, Norway
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Tue 27th at 7 pm Sibelius -concert
School of Kilpisjärvi, Kilpisjärvi
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Thu 29th Sibelius -concert
Society house of Tornio, Tornio
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
FEBRUARY
Tue 10th at 6 pm Sibelius -concert for whole family
School of Ruovesi, Ruovesi
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
More information: Lasten Pirkkaset – lastenkulttuuriviikot
Sat 14th at 10 am Sibelius -concert for families with a baby
Children cultural centre Rulla, Tampere
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Lisätiedot: Lasten Pirkkaset – lastenkulttuuriviikot
Sat 14th at 12.30 pm Sibelius -consert for the whole family
The library of Lielahti, Tampere
Jussi Makkonen, sello, Nazig Azezian, piano
More information: Lasten Pirkkaset – lastenkulttuuriviikot
Sat 14th at 2 pm Sibelius -consert for families with a baby
Main library Metso, Tampere
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
More information: Lasten Pirkkaset – lastenkulttuuriviikot
Sun 15th at 10 am Sibelius –consert for families with a baby
Children culture centre Rulla, Tampere
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
More information: Lasten Pirkkaset – lastenkulttuuriviikot
Sun 15th at 2 pm Sibelius -concert for the whole family
Tehdas 108, Souranderintie 2, Nokia
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
More information: Lasten Pirkkaset – lastenkulttuuriviikot
Sun 15th at 4 pm Sibelius -concert for the whole family
Auditorium of high school, Lempäälä
Jussi Makkonen, sello, Nazig Azezian, piano
More information: Lasten Pirkkaset – lastenkulttuuriviikot
MARCH
Thu 12nd Sibelius -concert & lecture
Seattle Symphony Orchestran Sibelius -festival
Benaroya Concert Hall, Seattle, USA
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Ruusamari Teppo, piano
More information: www.seattlesymphony.org
Fri 13th Sibelius -concert
University of Washington, Seattle, USA
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Ruusamari Teppo, piano
Sat 14th Sibelius -concert
Seattle Finnish school, Redmond, Washington, USA
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Ruusamari Teppo, piano
Sat 14th Sibelius -concert & lecture
Seattle Symphony Orchestran Sibelius -festival
Benaroya Concert Hall, Seattle, USA
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Ruusamari Teppo, piano
More information: www.seattlesymphony.org
Sun 22nd Sibelius -concert
Astoria Music Festival, Astoria, Oregon, USA
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Ruusamari Teppo, piano
APRIL
Sun 12th at 4 pm Sibelius -concert
Congregation centre of Ähtäri, Ähtäri
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Wed 15th at 7 pm Sibelius -concert
The Church of Kurikka, Kurikka
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano &
Susanna Mieskonen, violin
Sun 26th at 6 pm Sibelius -concert
The Church of Hakavuori, Helsinki
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
MAY
Sun 10th at 3 pm Sibelius -concert for the whole family
The Church of Leppävirta, Leppävirta
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Sun 10th at 9 pm Sibelius -concert
The Church of Puijo, Kuopio
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Mon 14th at 2 pm opening concert of Summer season
The Church of Keuruu, Keuruu
Mika Pohjonen, tenor, Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Tue 26th at 1.30 pm The melody forest -concert
Talligalleria (Timitran linna), Lieksa
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Along with the author of “Melody forest –in the footstep pf Jean Sibeliuksen ” Katri Kirkkopelto
Tickets10 €, www.pielinensoi.fi
Tue 26th at 8 pm In the Footsteps of -dinner concert
Break Sokos Hotel Koli, scene restaurant
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Along with the author of “Melody forest –in the footstep pf Jean Sibeliuksen ” Katri Kirkkopelto
Tickets with S -customer card 10 € (rrp 15 €)
Table bookings: Sokos Hotel Koli, tel 
020 123 4662
More information: www.pielinensoi.fi
JUNE
Tue 2nd at 8 pm In the Footsteps of Sibelius -dinner concert
Break Sokos Hotel Koli, scene restaurant
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano &
Annastiina Tahkola, mezzo-soprano
Tickets with S -customer card 10 € (rrp 15 €)
Table bookings: Sokos Hotel Koli, tel 020 123 4662
More information: www.pielinensoi.fi
Mon 15h at 7 pm Eva Ryynänen 100 v. -celebration concert
The Church of Paateri, Lieksa
Seppo Kimanen, cello, Jussi Makkonen, cello, Matti Makkonen, cello,
Nazig Azezian, piano & Susanna Mieskonen-Makkonen, violin
More information: www.pielinensoi.fi
Tue 16th at 8 pm In the Footsteps of Sibelius -dinner concert
Break Sokos Hotel Koli, scene restaurant
Seppo Kimanen, cello, Jussi Makkonen, cello,
Matti Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets with S -customer card 10 € (rrp 15 €)
Table bookings: Sokos Hotel Koli, tel 020 123 4662
More information: www.pielinensoi.fi
Tue 23rd at 8 pm In the Footsteps of Sibelius -dinner concert
Break Sokos Hotel Koli, scene restaurant
Kaija Saarikettu, violin, Jussi Makkonen, cello
& Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets with S -customer card 10 € (rrp 15 €)
Table bookings: Sokos Hotel Koli, tel 020 123 4662
More information: www.pielinensoi.fi
Fri 26th at 4.30 pm Sibelius -concert
Old literature days of Sastamala
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano &
Susanna Mieskonen, violin
JULY
Sat 4th at 2 pm Cello Spirituals -concert
The Church of Koli, Koli
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Ulla Lampela, cello &
Matti Makkonen, cello
Tickets / program 10 €
More information: www.pielinensoi.fi
Sun 5th at 7 pm Petri Shemeikka & Sibelius -concert
Koskenniska Mill and Inn Museum, Tuupovaara
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Matti Makkonen, cello
More information: Tuupovaara-seura
Sat 11th at 4 pm ”Back the landscape of Sibelius’ honeymoon”
Great Monola -gala concert, The Church of Lieksa
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Annastiina Tahkola, mezzo-soprano, Esa Ruuttunen, baritone,
Susanna Mieskonen-Makkonen, violin &
musicians of Joensuu city orchestra
Tickets 20 € for repairing the barn of Monolan, where Sibelius stayed over nigth during their honeymoon.
Tickets in advance: www.charmi.eu, More information: www.pielinensoi.fi
Sat 11th at 6 pm afterparty and dinner of Monola
Castle of Timitra, Waterfront restraurant, Lieksa
Along with musicians of Monola -gala concert
Tickets in advance: Castle of Timitra, tel 044-3334044,
timitra@timitra.fi
More information: www.timitra.fi
Sun 12th at 7 pm Hymns of the journey -concert
Esa Ruuttunen, baritone, Annastiina Tahkola, mezzo-soprano,
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Matti Makkonen, cello
Tickets 10 € at the entre
More information: www.pielinensoi.fi
Mon 13th at 7 pm Sibelius -concert
The Church of Hankasalmi, Hankasalmi
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano &
Susanna Mieskonen, violin
Thu 16th at noon adn 2 pm Sibelius -concert
Espan lava, Helsinki Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
More information: www.espanlava.fi
Sat 18th at 3 pm Sibelius -concert
The Church of Tervo, Tervo
Annastiina Tahkola, mezzo-soprano, Jussi Makkonen, cello,
Nazig Azezian, piano, Susanna Mieskonen-Makkonen, violin
Wed 22nd at 6 pm Sibelius -concert
The Old Church of Petäjävesi, Petäjävesi
Annastiina Tahkola, mezzo-sopaano, Jussi Makkonen, cello,
Nazig Azezian, piano, Susanna Mieskonen-Makkonen, violin
Sun 26th at noon Sibelius -concert
The Church of Nurmes, Nurmes
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
More information: www.pielinensoi.fi
Sun 26th at 8 pm Sibelius -concert
The Church of Karstula, Karstula
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
More information: Puu Soi -konserttisarja
Tue 28th at 6 pm Sibelius -concert
Arena of Utran uittotupa, Joensuu
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets 15 €, bookings: Utran new theater tel 010 309 2340
More information: www.utranuittotupa.fi
Wed 29th at 7 pm Sibelius -concert
Culture and event centre Kehruuhuone, Lappeenranta
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Susanna Mieskonen-Makkonen, violin
More information: www.kehruuhuone.fi
Thu 30th at 7 pm Sibelius -concert
Church music festival of Lohtaja
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Susanna Mieskonen-Makkonen, violin
More information: www.kirkkomusiikkijuhlat.fi
AUGUST
Sun 2nd at 3 pm Sibelius -concert
Kirkko Soi -festival, Sysmä
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Mon 3rd at 2 pm and 3 pm Sibelius -concert
The Church of Paateri, Lieksa
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets 10 €, www.pielinensoi.fi
Mon 3rd at 8 pm in the Footsteps of Sibelius -dinner concert
Break Sokos Hotel Koli, scene restaurant
Ralf Gothóni, piano, Suzan Saber, viola,
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets with S -customer card 10 € (rrp15 €)
Table bookings: Sokos Hotel Koli, tel 020 123 4662
More information: www.pielinensoi.fi
Fri 7th at 6 pm Sparkling Sibelius – Life story with words and melody
Sibelius-museum, Turku
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
and author Juha-Pekka Koskinen
Along with: Jenni Haukio fromTurku trade show of books and Liisa Ketomäki Music festival of Turku.
More information: www. turkumusicfestival.fi
Sun 9th at 3 pm Melody Forest -concert
Garden of Ainola, Järvenpää
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets (including fee to the museum):
Adults 8€, students 4€, children under 16 years old free entry
More information and bookings: teo 09-287 322 or info@ainola.fi
Wed 12th at 7pm Pearls of Sibelius -concert
The Church community center of Forssa, Forssa
Ruusamari Teppo, piano & Jussi Makkonen, sello
Program: 15€
Sat 15th at 1 pm Sibelius -concert
Bomba, Nurmes
Jorma Hynninen, baritone, Jussi Makkonen, cello,
Nazig Azezian, piano
Wed 19th at 8 pm In the Footsteps of Sibelius -dinner concert
Break Sokos Hotel Koli, scene restaurant
Ruusamari Teppo, piano, Jussi Makkonen, cello
Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets with S -customer card 10 € (rrp 15 €)
Table bookings: Sokos Hotel Koli, tel 020 123 4662
More information: www.pielinensoi.fi
Sat 29th at 5 pm Sibelius -concert
Old School of Kokemäki, Kokemäki
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano &
Susanna Mieskonen, violin
More information: www.satasoitto.fi
SEPTEMBER
Tue 8th at 1 pm Melody Forest -concert
Talligalleria (Castle of Timitra), Lieksa
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Along with the author of ”Melody forest – in the Footsteps of Jean Sibelius” –
Katri Kirkkopelto
Tickets 10 €, www.pielinensoi.fi
Tue 8th at 8 pm In the footsteps of Sibelius -dinner concert
Break Sokos Hotel Koli, scene restaurant
Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Along with the author of “Melody forest –in the footstep pf Jean Sibeliuksen ” Katri Kirkkopelto
Tickets with S -customer card 10 € (rrp 15 €)
Table bookings: Sokos Hotel Koli, tel 020 123 4662
More information: www.pielinensoi.fi
SAT 12th at 1 pm Sibelius -concert, Los Angeles
The Neighborhood Church of Pasadena
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Ruusamari Teppo, piano
SUN 13th at 5 pm Sibelius -concert, San Diego
Incarnation Lutheran Church
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Ruusamari Teppo, piano
TUE 15th at 7 pm Sibelius -concert, Tucson
The Social hall at Dove of Peace Church
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Ruusamari Teppo, piano
WED 16th at 6 pm Sibelius -concert, Tucson
The University of Arizona Recital Hall
Jussi Makkonen, scllo & Ruusamari Teppo, pisno
THU 17th at 2 pm Sibelius -concert, Tucson
Master Class at Arizona Universitry
SAT 19that 3 pm Sibelius -concert, Sunnyvale
Finnish -School
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Ruusamari Teppo, piano
SUN 20th at 10 am Sibelius -concert, Sunnyvale
Finnish Lutheran Church of Silicon Valley
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Ruusamari Teppo, piano
MON 21st at 6 pm Sibelius -concert, New York
Saint Peter’s Lutherans Church, Manhattan
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Ruusamari Teppo, piano
TUE 22nd at 2 pm Sibelius -concert, New York
School concert at Edison School, Port Chester
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Ruusamari Teppo, piano
WED 23rd at 7 pm Sibelius -concert, Washington
The Church of the Epiphany
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Ruusamari Teppo, piano
Tickets: http://finlandiafoundation.org
THU 24th Sibelius -concert, Washington
Art Therapy Institution of Washington
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Ruusamari Teppo, piano
FRI 25th at 11 am Jewels of Sibelius -concert, Washington
Annandale High School
Jussi Makkonen, sello & Ruusamari Teppo, piano
FRI 25th at 7 pm Sibelius -concert, Baltimore
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Ruusamari Teppo, piano
SUN 27th at 7 pm Sibelius 150 celebration -concert, New Orleans
The Orpheum Theater
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
and Symphony Chorus of New Orleans
Tickets available at SymphonyChorus.org
OCTOBER
Sun 4th at 4 pm Melody Forest gold record consert
Savoy theatre, Helsinki
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets: www.lippupalvelu.fi
Thu 8th at 5 Sibelius -concert
Nurmijärvi library, Nurmijärvi
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Mon 19th at 6 Sibelius -concert for the whole family
Points library, Vantaa
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tue 20th at 6 Sibelius -concert for the whole family
Tikkurila library, Vantaa
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Wed 21st at 6 Sibelius -concert for the whole family
Myyrmäki library, Vantaa
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
NOVEMBER
Sun 1st at 3 pm Autum concert
The Church of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä
Mika Pohjonen, tenor, Jussi Makkonen, cello, Nazig Azezian, piano
Wed 4th at 6 pm Sibelius for the whole family
The Church of Isokyrö, Isokyrö
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Sun 8th at 4 pm Sibelius for the whole family
The Church of Lievestuore, Lievestuore
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
