Concert Calendar 2019
JANUARY
Sun 1st January 2019 at 7 pm, Sibelius Inspiration
Perniö Church
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets €20 at the door
Organised by the Perniö Culture Foundation and Perniö Church
Thu 24th January 2019 at 7 pm, The Magic of Poem Singing
Laurentius Hall, Lohja
Karoliina Kantelinen, song; Jussi Makkonen, cello; Nazig Azezian, piano
Lohja City Orchestra
Tickets in advance €25/20 or at the door €30
Organized by the Lohja City Orchestra
FEBRUARY
Sat 23rd February 2019 at 4 pm, The Blue Bird Concert - Jussi Makkonen 40 years
Lieksa Cultural Centre, Brahe Hall
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Musicians of the Vaasa City Orchestra: Liisa Makkonen, violin; Terje Männi, violin; Nana Raitaluoto, viola; Vladimir Reshetko, cello; Pontus Grans, double bass
Composer Jonne Valtonen; writer and illustrator Katri Kirkkopelto
Tickets €15 www.store.charmi.eu as well as Koneva store in Lieksa and in Nurmes
Organized by Lasten klasari ry and Monola-seura ry
Sat 24th February 2019 at 4 pm, The Blue Bird concert
Kangasniemi Hall
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Musicians of the Vaasa City Orchestra: Liisa Makkonen, violin; Terje Männi, violin; Nana Raitaluoto, viola; Vladimir Reshetko, cello; Pontus Grans, double bass
Composer Jonne Valtonen; witer and illustrator Katri Kirkkopelto
Tickets €15 www.store.charmi.eu as well as in advance from irene.spannari@kangasniemi.fi or +358405964692
Organized by Lasten klasari ry and Kangasniemi Culture Branch
MARCH
Sat 9th March 2019 at 1 pm, Opening ceremony of the 53rd Veteran Week and Joensuu Veteran Association 60 years
Carelia Hall, Joensuu
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Matti Turunen, bass; Rakuuna Military Orchestra and choir
Free entrance
Organized by the Joensuu Veteran Association
Sun 10th March 2019, Concert at the Sortavala Foundation festivities
Helsinki Conservatory
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Johanna Rusanen-Kartano, soprano & Pami Karvonen, piano
Free entrance
Organized by the Sortavala Foundation
Sun 24th March 2019 at 3 pm, Sibelius Inspiration
Fallbrook Public Library, Fallbrook, USA
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Aira Vehaskari, film
Free entrance
Organized by the Fallbrook Music Society
Mon 25th March 2019 at 9 and 10 am, Sibelius School Concert
Potter Junior High School, Fallbrook, USA
Organized by the Fallbrook Music Society
Sat 30th March 2019 at, Sibelius Inspiration
Balboa Park, San Diego, USA
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Organized by the Finlandia Foundation National
APRIL
Wed 3rd April 2019, Concert and lectures
California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, USA
Organized by the California State University Channel Islands
Thu 4th April 2019, Concert and lectures
California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, USA
Organized by the California State University Channel Islands
Fri 5th April 2019, Sibelius School Concert
Rio School District, USA
Organized by the California State University Channel Islands
MAY
Sat 4th May 2019 at 4 pm, Lions Club Lieksa Korpi-Jaakko 40 years
Lieksa Cultural Centre, Hovileirinkatu 3, 81700 Lieksa
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets €10/5
Tickets in advance from Koneva (Moisionkatu 1, 81700 Lieksa) and Lahtinen ky (Pielisentie 26, 81700 Lieksa)
Organized by Lions Club Lieksa Korpi-Jaakko
JULY
Mon1st July at 6 pm, Monola Festival / Opening Concert
Clubs' House, Merilänrannantie 4c, 83960 Koli
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets €15
Tickets at the door or in advance from www.store.charmi.eu and from Koneva (Moisionkatu 1, 81700 Lieksa and Porokylänkatu 18, 75530 Nurmes)
Organized by the Monola-seura ry
Wed 3rd July 2019 at 5 pm, Monola Festival / Dinner Concert
Hotel Puustelli, Hovileirinkatu 3, 81700 Lieksa
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Ticket €10, dinner available for €10
Tickets at the door or in advance from www.store.charmi.eu and from Koneva (Moisionkatu 1, 81700 Lieksa and Porokylänkatu 18, 75530 Nurmes)
Organized by the Monola-seura ry
Thu 4th July 2019 at 12pm, Monola Festival / Lunch Concert
Hotel Puustelli, Hovileirinkatu 3, 81700 Lieksa
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Ticket €10, dinner available for €10
Tickets at the door or in advance from www.store.charmi.eu and from Koneva (Moisionkatu 1, 81700 Lieksa and Porokylänkatu 18, 75530 Nurmes)
Organized by the Monola-seura ry
Thu 4th July 2019 at 6 pm, Monola Festival / Opening of the Blue Bird Exhibition
Lieksa Public Library, Urheilukatu 4, 81700 Lieksa
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Katri Kirkkopelto, writer and illustrator of the Blue Bird book
Free entrance
Organized by the Monola-seura ry
Fri 5th July 2019 at 4 pm, Monola Festival / Premier of The Blue Bird
Lieksa Cultural Centre, Hovileirinkatu 3, 81700 Lieksa
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Joensuu City Orchestra
Tickets at the door or in advance from www.store.charmi.eu and from Koneva (Moisionkatu 1, 81700 Lieksa and Porokylänkatu 18, 75530 Nurmes)
Organized by the Monola-seura ry
Fri 5th July 2019 at 8 pm, Monola Festival / Karelian Feast Dinner and Music
Bomba House, Tuulentie 10, 75500 Nurmes
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets at the door or in advance from www.store.charmi.eu and from Koneva (Moisionkatu 1, 81700 Lieksa and Porokylänkatu 18, 75530 Nurmes)
Organized by the Monola-seura ry
Sat 6th July 2019 at 4 pm, Monola Festival / Jean Sibelius' 4th Symphony at the Monola Gala
Lieksa Cultural Centre, Hovileirinkatu 3, 81700 Lieksa
Joensuu Symphony Orchestra
Tickets €35
Tickets at the door or in advance from www.store.charmi.eu and from Koneva (Moisionkatu 1, 81700 Lieksa and Porokylänkatu 18, 75530 Nurmes)
Organized by the Monola-seura ry
Sat 6th July 2019 at 8 pm, Monola Festival / Dinner concert at Koli
Grill it! Restaurant, Break Sokos Hotel Koli, Ylä-kolintie 39, 83960 Koli
Organized by the Monola-seura ry
AUGUST
Sun 4th August 2019 at 6 pm, Oskar Merikanto Concert
Jussi Makkonen's Cultural Home, Tiiliniementie 3, Nurmes
Jussi Merikanto, bass-bartione, Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets €25 (incl. coffee and pastries): www.store.charmi.eu or
Koneva Nurmes, Porokylänkatu 18; Koneva Lieksa, Pielisentie 16
Mon 5th August 2019 at 6 pm, Oskar Merikanto Concert SOLD OUT!
Jussi Makkonen's Cultural Home, Tiiliniementie 3, Nurmes
Jussi Merikanto, bass-baritone & Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets €25 (incl. coffee and pastries): www.store.charmi.eu or
Koneva Nurmes, Porokylänkatu 18; Koneva Lieksa, Pielisentie 16
Sun 10th August 2019 at 2 pm, The Blue Bird
Toukka Children's Book Festival
Annantalo, Annankatu 30, 00101 Helsinki
Jussi Makkonen, cello; Nazig Azezian, piano & writer and illustrator Katri Kirkkopelto
Free entrance
Sun 18th August 2019 at 2 pm, Echoes from Karelia – In the footsteps of Jean Sibelius
Vivamo, Vivamontie 2, 08200 Lohja
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets €15 at the door
SEPTEMBER
Sat 14th September 2019 at 1 pm, The Blue Bird
Kerava Library, Paasikivenkatu 12
Free entrance
Organized by the Cultural and Library Services of Kerava
Fri 20th September 2019 at 6 pm, Sibelius meets poem singers
Jussi Makkonen's Cultural Home, Tiiliniementie 3, Nurmes
Sari Kaasinen, voice ja kantele; Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets €25 (incl. coffee with pastires): www.store.charmi.eu or
Koneva Nurmes, Porokylänkatu 18; Koneva Lieksa, Pielisentie 16
Sun 22nd September 2019 at 2 pm Sibelius meets poem singers
Cultural Home Villa Ruusula, Metsolantie 39, 82335 Rasivaara, Rääkkylä
Sari Kaasinen, voice ja kantele, Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets €25 at the door (incl. coffee with pastries).
Thu 26th September 2019 at 6 pm, The Blue Bird
Vaasa City Hall, Senaatinkatu 1, 65100 Vaasa
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Vaasa City Orchestra conducted by James Lowe
Tickets €24/20/18 www.netticket.fi or from Studio Ticket, Rewell Center (Ylätori 2 A, 65100 Vaasa)
OCTOBER
Sat 12th October 2019 at 6 pm, Music from Armenia
Jussi Makkonen's Cultural Home, Tiiliniementie 3, Nurmes
Liisa Makkonen, violin; Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Tickets €25 (incl. coffee with pastires): www.store.charmi.eu or
Koneva Nurmes, Porokylänkatu 18; Koneva Lieksa, Pielisentie 16
NOVEMBER
Sat 23rd November 2019 at 7.30 pm Sibelius Inspiration
Arizona State University, Katzin Concert Hall, PHOENIX, USA
Jussi Makkonen, cello & Nazig Azezian, piano
Aira Vehaskari, videos
More information: Arizona State University