A visit from the Ambassador and farewell to Osmo

Mark your calendars for Friday, June 3, for a special evening of Greetings and Farewells at Orchestra Hall.
6 to 7:30 pm, Target Atrium:
Note: Due to the current situation in Europe and Finland’s discussions concerning admission into NATO, Ambassador Mikko Hautala is unable to come to Minneapolis as planned. In his place, Ambassador Mika Koskinen, Consul General in New York, will participate in the events of June 3. The New York Consulate has jurisdiction over 36 states, inclusive of Minnesota, as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He looks forward to coming to Minnesota to meet our Finnish/Finnish American community and to celebrate Osmo Vänskä’s leadership with the Minnesota Orchestra.

Meet Ambassador Mika Koskinen, Consul General in New York

Join our gathering with Twin Cities strength as we showcase our Finnish and Finnish-American organizations
• Meet and chat with Minnesota Trade Office staff
• Wander the showcase tables of Twin Cities Finnish organizations, interests, and programs

Join the farewell to Osmo Vänskä
• Enjoy a special flashmob musical surprise

Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar are available. There is no cost for this gathering, but you must register at Eventbrite. The deadline for registration has been extended to noon, Friday, May 27. If after this date you wish to register, email Betsey Norgard at bjnorgard@gmail.com.

Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar are available. Sponsored by Honorary Consul Elaine M. Kumpula, Finlandia Foundation Twin Cities, and FinnFest USA.
There is no cost for this gathering, but you must register at Eventbrite.

Sponsored by the Minnesota Trade Office and hosted by Honorary Consul Elaine M. Kumpula, Finlandia Foundation Twin Cities, and FinnFest USA.

8 pm, Concert Hall:
Enjoy the concert with discounted tickets for Maestro Vänskä’s last program of Finnish music. The orchestra performs the world premiere of the late Jaakko Kuusisto’s final work.
The program also features Concertmaster Erin Keefe, violin, and Finnish pianist Juho Pohjonen. Members of Jaakko Kuusisto’s family will also be present.

Learn more about the program and buy your tickets online. Enter the code FINLANDIA20 to receive a discount for price groups 3-5. Don’t wait to buy tickets—they are selling fast! For additional information and questions, contact FinnSource.

The June 3 concert will be broadcast live on Twin Cities Public Television (TPT), as well as livestreamed on the Minnesota Orchestra website, and will be available at no cost through Monday, June 13. It will also be broadcast live on Classical Minnesota Public Radio.