Among the Living – An Evening with Mikko Kuustonen & Kymi Sinfonietta

• Time:

  • Wed 2.9.2026 19:00

• Address:

  Huvila
  Eläintarhantie 8
  00530 Helsinki

• Tickets:

  76,90 € (Lippu.fi)

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Event Introduction

Singer-songwriter Mikko Kuustonen fulfills a dream as he takes the Huvila stage as a soloist with the Kymi Sinfonietta. In this unique evening, audiences will hear his most familiar songs alongside new material, all arranged for a large classical orchestra.

”For me, the core of music lies in the atmosphere. I trust in simple melodies, stories, and the magic created in the interaction between the musicians and the audience. With a classical orchestra, this is multiplied, and the songs are reborn,” Mikko states.

The works are arranged by Anssi Växby and Valtteri Laurell Pöyhönen. The concert is conducted by Kuustonen’s long-time collaborator, saxophonist Jukka Perko, with Varre Vartiainen on guitar.

The friends want to build a spontaneous and unforgettable experience for both the audience and themselves: ”We love unique moments with music; we talk a lot and learn from each other. We intend to share these experiences and stories during our concert,” Mikko says.

The concert, which includes an intermission, is a tribute to Mikko Kuustonen’s versatile artistic journey and a bold step into the new.

”Fifty years have passed since I wrote my first song, and I still experience the birth of every song as a miracle. When writing, I am alone, but on stage, I am part of a magnificent group and a flow that makes the songs real. At the legendary Huvila, I am especially looking forward to the moment when the song ‘Talvipuutarha’ (Winter Garden) comes home.”

More information:

Doors: 17.30
Concert begins at 19.00

Age limit: 18

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Accessibility

-Disabled access: Ramped access at main entrance. Box office fully accessible.
-Disabled toilet (please note that the toilet is not fitted with an alarm).
-Wheelchair seating/event: 4 (more seating may be available depending on the nature of the show). Accompanying assistant addmitted without extra charge.
-Induction loop.
-Grounded outlet available in the seating area.