“The role of the composer is to act as a filter between reality and the listener, transforming real life into something different from what the listener is accustomed to,” summarizes composer Mioko Yokoyama. Uusinta Ensemble is proud to put forth a selection of these transformations with the group’s latest album, to be released in August 2026.

In this album release concert we will hear three of the four works from the CD. the captivating, award-winning Mineralization (2023), the solo work for prepared piano entitled Game of Metal (2017), and There are always flowers (2021), an ensemble piece about hope written during the pandemic. In between the music Uusinta Ensemble’s artistic director Jarkko Hartikainen will discuss with the composer on the works and Mioko’s intriguing techniques, and dwell deeper on art, inspiration and the meaning of music.

We warmly welcome you to join us in celebrating the new album and Mioko’s work!

Programme

Mioko Yokoyama: Mineralization
Malla Vivolin, flute
Helmi Malmgren, bass clarinet
Maria Puusaari, violin
Pinja Nuñez, cello

Mioko Yokoyama: Game of Metal
Emil Holmström, piano

Mioko Yokoyama: There are always flowers
Anna-Sofia Anttonen, saxophone 
Maria Puusaari, violin 
Max Savikangas, viola 
Pinja Nuñez, cello 
Emil Holmström, piano

The duration of the concert is approx. 1 h. Conversation will be held bilingually in Finnish and English.

Tickets 20 / 18 / 15 € + delivery fees (starting from 1,50 € + 0,65 % when ordering in www.lippu.fi(Visit an external site. The link opens in a new tab.)) & from the door an hour before the concert, if still available.