JANUARY
SAT the 6th of January 2018 HELSINKI
The pearls of National Romanticism –concert
At 2 pm Antinkoti, Kivitaskuntie 1, Helsinki
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets 10€
Org. Helsingin Seniorisäätiö
SUN the 28 of January 2018 HELSINKI
Hurmaava Hupeli –charity work concert
At 6 pm The Church of Lauttasaari, Helsinki
Esa Ruuttunen, baritone & cellotrio: Jussi Makkonen,
Ulla Lampela & Matti Makkonen and some other
Tickets 35 € at door
MARCH
APRIL
MON the 30th April 2018 ALANYA, TURKEY
Sibelius Inspiration -concert
At 4 pm Türkler Güzel Sanatlar Liseli –Art High School
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Free entry
MAY
TUE the 1st MAy 2018 ALANYA, TURKKI
Sibelius Inspiration -consert
At 6 pm Mahmutlar Belediyesi Dügun Salonu –Hall
Ticket: 25 tl / Alanya Finliler Dernegi –office
(Open on tuesday and friday at 11am – 2 pm)
Jussi Makkonen, sello & Nazig Azezian, piano
SUN the 13th May 2018 JOENSUU
Sibelius in Joensuu -lecture an concert
At 6 pm Joensuu Pakkahuone, Rantakatu 2
FM Heikki Tarma: lecture of Aino and Jean Sibelius in Joensuu
Cellist Jussi Makkonen and pianist Nazig Azezian
Organize: Opintokeskus Sivis
Tickets: 10€, includes coffee service
Ticket booking by the 8th May:
lea.lihavainen@ok-sivis.fi OR +35840 7177018
JUNE
SAT the 16th June 2018 RAASEPORI
Sibelius Inspiration -concert
At 4 pm Fiskars’ Lukaali, Fiskarsintie 12
Jussi Makkonen cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
& Aira Vehaskari, multimedia
Organize: Fiskars Village
Tickets: 15€ / 12€ (pensioner, students and unemployed)
JULY
MON the 2nd of July 2018 LIEKSA
The opening concert of Monola celebration week
At 6 pm Monola Shed, Lieksa
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Liisa Makkonen, violin &
Nazug Azezian, piano
TUE the 3rd July 2018 LIEKSA
Landscape of Sibelius’ honeymoon -lunch concert
At 12 pm Hotell Puustelli, Hovileirinkatu 3, Lieksa
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets 10 € (lunch for concert visitors 10 €, normal price 13,50 €)
www.store.charmi.eu
THU the 5th JULY 2018 LIEKSA
Landscape of Sibelius’ honeymoon -lunch concert
At 12 pm Hotell Puustelli, Hovileirinkatu 3, Lieksa
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets 10 € (lunch for concert visitors 10 €, normal price 13,50 €)
www.store.charmi.eu
SAT the 7th JULY 2018 LIEKSA
Monola-gala
At 4 pm Lieksa Culture center, Brahe hall Pielisentie 9–11, Lieksa
Karoliina Kantelinen, song & Jussi Makkonen, cello &
Nazig Azezian, piano & Lohja City orchestra
Tickets 35 €, www.store.charmi.eu
SAT the 7th JULY 2018 NURMES
Karelian feast
At 8 pm Bomban Talo, Tuulentie 10, Nurmes
Karoliina Kantelinen, song and kantele & Jussi Makkonen, cello &
Nazig Azezian, piano
The price and menu of dinner will me assured during the Spring time
SAT the 14th July 2018 TERVO
Finnish melody-pearls – concert
At 2 pm The Church of Tervo
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
AUGUST
SAT 4th August 2018 PUNKAHARJU
At 9.30 pm Hotelli Punkaharju, Punkaharju
Sari Kaasinen song and kantele &
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Concert tickets 20€, four course dinner 53€ (from 7 pm)
THU 9th August 2018 LIEKSA
Landscape of Sibelius Honeymoon -lunch concert
At 1 pm Hotell Puustelli, Hovileirinkatu 3
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian piano
Tickets 10 € (lunch for concert visitors 10 €, normal price 13,50 €)
THU 9th August 2018 NURMES
At 8 pm Bomba House, Tuulentie 10
Sari Kaasinen, song and kantele &
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian piano
Dinner ticket 38 €
TUE the 21st August 2018 JYVÄSKYLÄ
A journey to Armenia -concert
At 7 pm The Church of Taulumäki, Lohikoskentie 2
Liisa Makkonen, violin & Jussi Makkonen, cello
& Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets from the door 15/10/5 €
SYYSKUU
FRI the 7th September 2018 MUONIO
Sibelius Inspiration -konsertti
At 7 pm Lapland Hotel Olos, Muonio
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano &
Aira Vehaskari, multimedia
Tickets 25 €
FRI the 14th September 2018 VAASA
The Church of Vaasa, Kirkkopuistikko 24
At 6 pm a lecture of the program by Jussi Makkonen
At 7 pm The night of Armenian and Finnish music
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano &
Liisa Makkonen, viulu & Chamber music group of Vaasa cityorchestra
THU the 20th September 2018 JÄRVENPÄÄ
A concert of Sibelius commemorian day
At 6 pm Jean Sibeliuksen kotimuseo Ainola
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
OCTOBER
SAT the 20th October 2018 TURKU
The Pearls of Sibelius –concert
At 2 pm Sibelius museum, Piispankatu 17
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets from the door 12/10 €
SUN 21st October 2018 LAPPEENRANTA
Sibelius Inspration –concert
At 4 pm and 7 pm Raatihuone, Raastuvankatu 7
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano &
Aira Vehaskari, multimedia
More info: www.ekmu.fi
NOVEMBER
SUN 4th November 2018 JYVÄSKYLÄ
Oskar Merikanto 150 –concert
At 3 pm The City Church, Kirkkopuisto
Annastiina Tahkola, mezzosoprano & Jussi Makkonen, cello
& Nazig Azezian, piano
TUE the 13th November 2018 ARLINGTON, USA
Finnish Music recital
Heino Kaski – Oskar Merikanto – Jean Sibelius
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
At 7 pm Faith Lutheran Church, 3313 Arlington Blvd.,
Arlington VA 22201
Tickets: from door $ 20
Organize: Finlandia Foundation National Chapter
WED the 14th November 2018 ARLINGTON, USA
Sibelius -concert for Kindergartens’ children
At 9.30 am Faith Lutheran Church, 3313 Arlington Blvd., Arlington VA 22201
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Organize: Finlandia Foundation National Chapter
WED the 14th November 2018 USA
Consular Corps College -gala for invited guests
Sibelius Inspiration –multimedia concert
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Organize: National Association of Foreign Consuls in the Unitede States
THU the 15th November 2018 Washington D.C, USA
Event for invited guests of Finnish Washington D.C Embassy
Sibelius Inspiration –multimedia concert
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Organize: Finnish Embassy, Washington CD
JOULUKUU
WED the 5th December 2018 Bryssel, Belgia
Sibelius Inspiration –concert
Time and place will be assured later
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
SAT the 8th Decmber 2018 NURMES
Dinner concert of Sibelius’ day
At 7.30 pm Sokos Hotel Bomba
Jussi Makkonen, cello &
Nazig Azezian, piano
Book and buy tickects before hand:
https://s-varaukset.fi/online/reserve/availability/fi/1163?date=2018-12-08&slot_id=1163&time=19%3A30&amount=2&price_code=&check=1
