Minja Koski, Mikael Saari & Lumos quartet perform the observant songs by the wordsmith Gösta Sundqvist. The beloved repertoire of Leevi and the Leavings is adapted to the spring quartet, two singers and a guitar. The concert will include songs such as "Rin tin", ”Pohjoisen taivaan alla”, ”Amalia” and many other evergreen classics.

Minja Koski is a singer-songwriter and actor who publishes her own music under the artist name M. M. has claimed her place among the most interesting actors in the Finnish pop music scene in the past few years. Her four published albums have received praise: the best Finnish album of the year, Emma and Teosto nominations, and gigs on the most important Finnish festivals. Koski has been a guest artist in several projects and composed music for theatre.

Mikael Saari is a musician and actor who rose to greater publicity through the Contest for New Music UMK, in which he competed with the self-written song "On It Goes". The song is on Saari’s debut album The Grand Letdown which came out in spring 2016. Saari works actively with music and theatre.

The Lumos quartet is a string quartet consisting of four friends that presents the possibilities of string instruments. The group's versatile repertoire is based on Niklas Hagmark's skilled and personalised adaptations. Lumos has been featured with other famous artists and on their albums: e.g. Saimaa, Ellips, Pepe Willberg, Pyhimys, Laura Närhi. Lumos consists of Annukka Nevalainen-Lius, Sirkku Hilanko, Anette Grevberg and Niklas Hagmark.

Duration 1 h 35 min, including intermission

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Best of Gösta Sundqvist - Minja Koski, Mikael Saari & Lumos Quartet

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