A classical music festival in the heart of Ostrobothnia
25 concerts with 100 musicians 22.7.–30.7.2025
A warm welcome to you all! We will release the exciting summer program on February 4th. You can already read about the opening concert, "Bridge of Light."
See you this summer!
The coast and archipelago of Korsholm and Vaasa provide a stunning setting for the Korsholm Music Festival, which has been bringing together leading Nordic and international artists since 1983. The festival's concerts take place at culturally and historically significant venues such as wooden churches, museums, and rustic archipelago spaces, offering everything from classical music to jazz, folk, and tango. In 2025, the program will be complemented by masterclasses in piano, violin, cello, and voice, where young musicians can be inspired by world-class instructors.
Jan-Erik Gustafsson, Artistic Director & Viktor Nygård, Acting Festival Director
Dep. festival director is Viktor Nygård Date: 03.10.2024
Festival Director Milla Virta goes on parental leave and Viktor Nygård will start as the deputy festival director. Viktor has produced opera and chamber music festivals in ...
Göran Ahlbäck prize goes to Anton Ylikallio Date: 27.11.2024
Congratulations to our chairman of the board, Anton Ylikallio, who has received the Göran Ahlbäck prize for his studies on AI and music. We are not surprised about this ...
Tickets to opening concert are now available with a special discount! Date: 12.12.2024
The programme for the Korsholm Music Festival 2025 will be published in late winter, but we have a small Christmas gift to you all! We have decided on the artists and the ...
Opening Concert: Bridge of Light Date: 23.07.2025Time: 19.00
29 / 25 / 10 € 18.15 Bus from Vaasa City Hall (included in ticket price) Elina Vähälä, violin Anna-Liisa Bezrodny, ...
The Artists
Anna-Liisa BezrodnyAnna-Liisa Bezrodny is a Finnish-Estonian violinist, who started her violin studies at the age of two under the guidance of her parents, and later, of the legendary ... 
Elina VähäläBorn in Iowa in the US, Elina Vähälä is among the most sought-after Finnish violinists in the international music scene. Her sound and virtuosity have captivated music ... 
Jan-Erik GustafssonJan-Erik Gustafsson is currently one of the world’s most sought-after soloists and chamber musicians. He began his studies with Markku Luolajan-Mikkola at ... 
Janne Thomsen
Wegelius Chamber Orchestra
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