PopJazz @ Malmitalo

Music performed by the Pop & Jazz Conservatory’s professional students will be heard in the main hall of the Malmitalo. Two great and large ensembles will take turns. These concerts are not to be missed!

Schedule
at 19.00 Who could love me – mini-musical
at 20.00 Nella sings Ella

Who could love me – mini musical
Emma (Venla Malinen) and Sophie (Meri Hellsten), who fell in love in high school, meet unexpectedly in a jazz bar, where their feelings from years ago bubble to the surface again. The disappointments of the past and the turbulent relationship patterns tear Emma and Sophie apart, making the duo wonder what they really want. Will courage overcome insecurity, and will Emma and Sophie find each other again?

“Who could love me” is a mini-musical that deals with feelings of inadequacy and alienation through two main characters. The stage is accompanied by an orchestra of over 20 musicians who play well-known musical songs that tie the story together. Designed, written and directed by students from the Helsinki Pop&Jazz Conservatory, the work highlights themes such as discrimination, insecurity and loneliness, and reminds us that each of us fundamentally hopes to be loved just as we are.
Meri Hellsten – vocals
Venla Malinen – vocals
Onni Koivisto – drums
Sofía Kaipainen – bass and vocals
Aukusti Koskinen – guitar
Kim Jalonen – guitar
Helmi Ketola – keyboards
Pessi Heiskanen – keyboards and ensemble
Joel Mäntyvaara – percussion
Olavi Miettinen – ensemble
Hanna Riikonen – ensemble
Aino Kallio – ensemble
Hanna Mikkanen – ensemble
Tuuli Piltonen – ensemble
Siiri Toiviainen – saxophone
Jenna Mikkanen – trumpet
Veera Aliska – trombone
Anniina Tuomaala – flute
Elisa Wang – violin
Felix Sorainen – violin
Elena Rusakova – viola
Nicola Wilkman – cello
Photo by Hene Ketoharju

Nella sings Ella
‘Nella sings Ella’ is a tribute concert to the legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald.
Ella’s incredible interpretation, versatility, improvisation, and gentleness in her work touched, and still touches hearts to this day.
‘I often talk about how lucky I am that Ella is one of my biggest idols. She is a singer I can look up to with happiness and pride in every way, and I couldn’t ask for a better role model.’ – Nella

This concert is a tribute both to Ella Fitzgerald’s unforgettable musical legacy and to her heartfelt and unique personality.
Nella Voutilainen – Vocals
Elvis Rahka – Piano
Olavi Miettinen – Bass
Jerry Uusi-Mikkola – Guitar
Timo Tihtonen – Drums
Joel Mäntyvaara – Percussion
Lume Himanen – Flute / Tenor Sax
Bongsu Jeong – Alto Sax
Joonia Marttio – Tenor Sax
Waltteri Hirvonen – Baritone Sax
Rebecca Ekman – Trumpet
Veera Aliska – Trombone
Pessi Heiskanen – Vocals
Photo: nellller

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The programme will be updated later.