Renowned as one of the most respected creative forces in modern Nordic jazz, Iro Haarla, pianist, composer and arranger, will be performing at Sello Hall with her new group, the Ouranos Ensemble. The ensemble will perform songs from its album Ouranos - Under the Firmament, which was released by Willa Silva Records in November 2024.

The word ouranos is Greek for ‘vault of the sky’. The songs performed by the ensemble subtly describe phenomena occurring high above the surface of the earth that we might not see, but still sense as vital elements of our lives. The evocative sound as a whole is ensured by a seamless, intense interplay between the musicians.

Music has the power to enlighten us and make us see the riches of life surrounding us.

Iro Haarla Ouranos Ensemble:

Iro Haarla, piano, compositions

Aija Puurtinen, vocals

Jarmo Saari, electric guitar

Ulf Krokfors, double bass, compositions

Aniida Vesala, drums, kalimba, compositions

The evening’s programme is kicked off by Josefiina Vannesluoma & Mortal Lease, whose nuanced music produces an atmosphere that ranges from eruptions of ecstasy to understated elegance. In March 2025, Vannnesluoma struck a chord with her new compositions in Finnish at the Turku Jazz Festival, where she was voted Artist of the Year. Her compositions are based on the poetry of award-winning Finnish poet, Milka Luhtaniemi. Sello Hall will be filled with a captivating tapestry of vocals, harp and grand piano, whose tones and fabulous details inspire the listener to explore the deep meaning of life. 

Josefiina Vannesluoma & Mortal Lease

• Josefiina Vannesluoma, vocals
• Mikael Myrskog, piano
• Katri Tikka, harp

Schedule

7 pm Josefiina Vannesluoma & Mortal Lease, duration approx. 30 min

7:50 pm (approx.) Iro Haarla Ouranos Ensemble, duration approx. 1 h

Total duration approx. 1 h 50 min, including intermission