OASBB Tiernapojat

Oulu All Star Big Band brings back to Oulu the delightful and acclaimed big-band adaptation of the traditional Finnish Christmas play "Tiernapojat", first performed in Oulu in 2022. The "Tiernapojat" concert will be performed at Teatterikuoppa in Haukipudas on Saturday, 28 November, and at Pohjankartano Hall in Oulu on Tuesday, 15 December. The concerts will open with the Oulu Youth Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Jaakko Jauhiainen, taking the audience into a jazzy Christmas atmosphere. In the concert version of "Tiernapojat", arranged by Rasmus Soini and Siiri Partanen, familiar and stylized melodies are enriched with composed orchestral introductions and interludes, as well as improvisation. The rich sound of the big band and the changing moods create a unique musical experience that sets the scene for Christmas and is sure to leave a lasting impression. The concert features four outstanding singers from Oulu or with roots in the city: Jussi Kaartinen, Jami Kontturi, Okko Laurila and Susanna Sirviö. The concert is conducted by composer Rasmus Soini, Artistic Director and Conductor of Sointi Jazz Orchestra. In addition to his work with Sointi Jazz Orchestra, Soini has conducted various big bands around Finland and writes commissioned works for large ensembles. In addition to Oulu All Star Big Band, he has collaborated with, among others, UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, Turku Jazz Orchestra and Jyväskylä Big Band. Sointi Jazz Orchestra premiered "Tiernapojat" at Christmas 2014. The work has also been released as an album. In the roles of Tiernapojat: Jussi Kaartinen -- vocals Jami Kontturi -- vocals Okko Laurila -- vocals Susanna Sirviö -- vocals --- Oulu All Star Big Band Rasmus Soini -- conductor Oulu Youth Jazz Orchestra Jaakko Jauhiainen -- conductor Sat, 28 November, 2026 Teatterikuoppa, Haukipudas Duration: 1 h 50 min (including intermission) At-the-door ticket sales open one hour before the concert. CAFÉ A café run by Haukiputaan Pallo will be open before the concert and during the intermission. CLOAKROOM Paid and guarded cloakroom. Proceeds will go towards Haukipudas General Upper Secondary School's International Course. ACCESSIBILITY Parking: Parking for Teatterikuoppa visitors is available around the block and in the parking spaces in front of the building. Visitors with reduced mobility may, if necessary, drop off or park their car close to the main entrance. There are no designated accessible parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of Teatterikuoppa. Entrance: The main entrance door at Teatterikuoppa does not open automatically. There is no audio beacon at the entrance. Access routes and performance spaces: The public areas and performance spaces at Teatterikuoppa are accessible. There are three wheelchair spaces in the performance area, located on either side of the front row. Information and ticket sales: The information and ticket sales desk is located in the entrance lobby. There is no induction loop in the area. Accessible toilet: An accessible toilet is located in the corridor next to the main lobby. Cloakroom: The cloakroom is located in the lobby by the ticket sales desk. www.oasbb.fi/in-english/