The program will feature Jyväskylän Salonkiorkesteri (Jyväskylä Salon Orchestra) performing Finnish classical music from both the early years and recent years of the Jyväskylän Amatööriorkesteri (Jyväskylä Amateur Orchestra). Jyväskylän Salonkiorkesteri carries on the traditions of the Jyväskylän Amatööriorkesteri by offering classical musicians –especially amateurs –the opportunity to play together with others as part of an orchestra.

In addition, on opening day, the recitation group Jyväskylä Sana-Sepot will immerse themselves in the world of Aleksis Kivi, reciting excerpts from the classic novel *Seven Brothers*, which also inspired Jonas Heiska. The program also includes a tour of the exhibition and an opportunity to visit Heiska’s artist’s home.

PROGRAMME
12:00 PM | Jyväskylän Salonkiorkesteri (Salon Orchestra) performs Finnish classical music from both the early years of the Jyväskylä Amateur Orchestra and more recent years. Jyväskylän Salonkiorkesteri carries on the traditions of the Jyväskylä Amateur Orchestra, founded in 1916, by offering classical musicians –especially amateurs –the opportunity to play together with others as an orchestra. Conductor: Janette Rantanen.

1:00 PM | Introduction to the exhibition “The Contemplative Eye of Jonas Heiska”

1:30 PM | Recital group Jyväskylän Sana-Sepot recites excerpts from Aleksis Kivi’s classic novel Seven Brothers which also inspired Jonas Heiska. Dramaturgy and direction: Hellevi Piispanen.

2:15 -3:00 PM | Guided tour of the Studio Home of the Heiska Family (sign-up required) The tour is held in Finnish.