The theme of the 2026 “Chamber Music at Villa Gyllenberg” concert series is “The Marginalised.” The series consists of three different subthemes and concerts.
The theme of the 2026 “Chamber Music at Villa Gyllenberg” concert series is “The Marginalised.” The series consists of three different subthemes and concerts.
Wednesday, 10 June: The Politically Marginalised
Thursday, 11 June: Indigenous Peoples
Friday, 12 June: Subcultures
Where does music come from? From inspiration, of course, but also from a need. A need to be heard, seen, and understood. The “Marginalised” concert series gives a voice to those whose voices have too often gone unheard. The works highlight stories that have been left in the shadows of history, but also today’s reality, where discrimination takes on new forms. The programme will be finalised during the spring.
Politically Marginalised, 10 June 2026
Wednesday’s programme focuses on the political upheavals of the 20th century before and after World War II, both in Europe and North America.
Grażyna Bacewicz: Quartet for Four Violins
György Ligeti: Six Bagatelles for Wind Quintet
Florence Price: String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Movement 1. Moderato
Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 8
Indigenous Peoples, 11 June 2026
Thursday’s concert highlights indigenous peoples who are still fighting for their rights. This programme reflects the pain endured by generations under the yoke of colonialism.
Dawn Avery: Ohnekha’shòna Yakònkwe
Raven Chacon: Journey of the Horizontal People
Jerod Tate: Pisachi
Subcultures, 12 June 2026
Friday’s Subcultures programme provides a thematic framework. Countless subcultures have emerged as a byproduct of discrimination, and Friday’s concert offers a glimpse into their diverse worlds.
Panu Pärssinen: Sillalla
Teppo Hauta-Aho: Kadenza
Sean Friar: Velvet Hammer
Brigitta Muntendorf: Keep quiet and dance
Missy Mazzoli: Death Valley Junction
