{"id":3982,"date":"2026-06-15T11:11:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vaylafestival.com\/fi\/?page_id=3982"},"modified":"2026-06-27T08:01:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T05:01:13","slug":"program-26","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vaylafestival.com\/fi\/program-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Program ’26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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SUN 28 June \u2013 OPENING DAY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CHILDREN\u2019S NATURE PHOTOGRAPH WORKSHOP<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kukkola Rapids, Tornio<\/strong> 12 pm (Finnish time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaakko Heikkil\u00e4 <\/strong>leads children and youth into the secrets of nature photographing at along the surges of the impressive Kukkola Rapids. Duration 2,5 hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free admission<\/strong><\/em>
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Kukkola Rapids<\/em> (picture: V\u00e4yl\u00e4festivaali)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THE MAGIC ORGAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00d6vertorne\u00e5n Church, \u00d6vertorne\u00e5<\/strong> 6 pm (Swedish time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legendary organist Hans-Ola Ericsson<\/strong> performs a concert on Sweden\u2019s oldest organ. The magnificent German baroque instrument was originally built into a church in Stockholm in the 17th Century but was moved to the newly built \u00d6vertorne\u00e5 Church a century later. The program features gems from German organ repertoire from the baroque to the romantic, as well as works composed by the famous organist himself. Duration 90 min. including an intermission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free admission<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hans-Ola Ericsson (picture: Frida-My Sundqvist)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TUE 30 June \u2013 V\u00c4YL\u00c4FESTIVAL AT AINE ART MUSEUM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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STORY OF ANNIKKI THE SALMON<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aine Art Museum Caf\u00e9, <\/strong>Tornio 3:30 pm (Finnish time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monica Tennberg<\/strong>, Research Professor at the University of Lapland Arctic Centre speaks about the state of the Bothnian Bay and offers an introduction into the research of multifaceted world politics. Duration 1 hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission: 5 euros or Museum Card, children under 18 free<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Apteekinpuisto, Tornio<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IN DISCUSSION: JAAKKO HEIKKIL\u00c4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aine Art Museum Caf\u00e9, <\/strong>Tornio 5 pm (Finnish time) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrated photographer Jaakko Heikkil\u00e4<\/strong> speaks about his Aine Art Museum exhibit and his photographing journeys to far-away lands. Museum curator Amanda Hakok\u00f6ng\u00e4s<\/strong> leads conversation. Duration appr. 45 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission: 5 euros or Museum Card, children under 18 free<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jaakko Heikkil\u00e4 (picture: Eija M\u00e4kivuoti)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BRAZILIAN WINDS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aine Art Museum Hall, <\/strong>Tornio 6:30 pm (Finnish time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duo Visa Haarala<\/strong> & Fabio de Oliveira<\/strong>, performing on flugelhorn and 14-stringed guitar take the audience on a journey through atmospheric melodies and catchy rhythms of Brazilian music from the early 20th Century to our days. Choro, bai\u00e3o, samba, frevo \u2013 virtuosic and embracing music with irresistible beat from all around Brazil. Duration appr. 70 min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets 20 \/ 0 euros<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fabio de Oliveira & Visa Haarala (picture: Ilkka Karppanen)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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WED 1 July <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHALTIATTARET\u201d (Fairy Godmothers) \u2013 Dramatized poetry of Katri Vala and Nelly SachsHALTIATTARET \u2013 Katri Valan ja Nelly Sachsin runoja dramatisoituna<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torne River Valley Theatre, <\/strong>Pajala 6:30 pm (Swedish time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poetry of Katri Vala and Nelly Sachs in a performance transforming the two ground-breaking poets\u2019 thoughts into a dialogue between movement and sound. In the performance, perceptions of nature and sentiments of hope are weaved into a texture studying reality itself. Voice is given to mushrooms, fish, as well as the Fairy Godmothers carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. Duration appr. 1 hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katariina Angeria<\/strong>, Maarit Rauhala<\/strong>, Heta Kataisto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets 150 \/ 0 Swedish crowns<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Heta Kataisto, Maarit Rauhala & Katariina Angeria<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THU 2 July <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>\u201cHALTIATTARET\u201d (Fairy Godmothers) \u2013 Dramatized poetry of Katri Vala and Nelly Sachs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muonio Parish Hall,<\/strong> Muonio 6 pm (Finnish time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poetry of Katri Vala and Nelly Sachs in a performance transforming the two ground-breaking poets\u2019 thoughts into a dialogue between movement and sound. In the performance, perceptions of nature and sentiments of hope are weaved into a texture studying reality itself. Voice is given to mushrooms, fish, as well as the Fairy Godmothers carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. Duration appr. 1 hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katariina Angeria<\/strong>, Maarit Rauhala<\/strong>, Heta Kataisto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets 15 \/ 0 euroa<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Heta Kataisto, Maarit Rauhala & Katariina Angeria<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FRI 3 July<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>STORY OF THE ORGAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ylitornio Church, <\/strong>6 pm (Finnish time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organ virtuoso Ville Urponen<\/strong> performs in a concert with popular radio journalist Risto Nordell<\/strong> opening to the audience the intricate stories behind the music. Sotkamo Organ Factory completed the famous Ylitornio organ in 2010, an instrument renowned for its rich palette of timbres. The program journeys from baroque splendour through the romantic and into modern groove, demonstrating how the queen of instruments has at all times inspired the most visionary composers. Duration 90 min. including an intermission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets 20 \/ 0 euros<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ville Urponen & Risto Nordell (picture: Janne R\u00f6nni)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SU 5 July \u2013 GARDEN PARTY IN K\u00c4TK\u00c4SUVANTO  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CHILDREN\u2019S NATURE PHOTOGRAPH WORKSHOP<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alatalo House, K\u00e4tk\u00e4suvanto Muonio,<\/strong> K\u00e4tk\u00e4j\u00e4rventie 55, 99320 K\u00e4tk\u00e4suvanto
12 pm (Finnish time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children and youth are invited to participate in a workshop of nature photographing. Duration appr. 60 min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free admission<\/strong><\/em>
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Picture: Jaakko Alatalo<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THROUGH MY EYES \u2013<\/strong> JAAKKO ALATALO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alatalo House, K\u00e4tk\u00e4suvanto Muonio,<\/strong> K\u00e4tk\u00e4j\u00e4rventie 55, 99320 K\u00e4tk\u00e4suvanto
1 pm (Finnish time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Master of the house, photographer Jaakko Alatalo<\/strong> speaks about his tripartite photograph exhibit at the V\u00e4yl\u00e4festival. Duration appr. 45 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free admission<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Picture: Jaakko Alatalo<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MY VOICE \u2013<\/strong> SONGS AND YOIKS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alatalo House, K\u00e4tk\u00e4suvanto Muonio,<\/strong> <\/strong>K\u00e4tk\u00e4j\u00e4rventie 55, 99320 K\u00e4tk\u00e4suvanto
2 pm (Finnish time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ing\u00e1-M\u00e1ret Gaup-Juuso<\/strong>, song and yoik & Lauri Marjakangas<\/strong>, guitars<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concert features yoiks as well as Ing\u00e1-M\u00e1ret\u2019s new songs inspired by the recent collaboration with guitarist-composer Lauri Marjakangas. The popular yoik-artist enjoys leading people into her artistic work, and the intimacy of the historic Alatalo house offers the audience a rare opportunity for conversation with both artists. Duration appr. 70 min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets 20 \/ 0 euros<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ing\u00e1-M\u00e1ret Gaup-Juuso (picture: V\u00e4yl\u00e4festivaali)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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WED 8 July<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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STYLUS FANTASTICUS \u2013 MUSIC FROM PAST CENTURES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jukkasj\u00e4rvi Church, Jukkasj\u00e4rvi Kiruna,<\/strong> 7 pm (Swedish time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duo Kirsti Apajalahti<\/strong>, baroque violin & Giulio Quirici<\/strong>, theorbo brings historic musical greetings from continental Europe in a concert featuring early Italian baroque music performed on original instruments. Stylus fantasticus<\/em> is a performance practice and musical style fusing strong harmonic foundation with free improvisation. The virtuoso musicians perform in the historic Jukkasj\u00e4rvi Church which was built at the time when this music was originally created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kirsti Apajalahti (picture: Petra Nuria) & Giulio Quirici (picture: Malou van der Heuvel)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THU 9 July<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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STYLUS FANTASTICUS \u2013 MUSIC FROM PAST CENTURES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S\u00e4rkilax Church, \u00d6vertorne\u00e5, <\/strong>6 pm (Swedish time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duo Kirsti Apajalahti<\/strong>, baroque violin & Giulio Quirici<\/strong>, theorbo brings historic musical greetings from continental Europe int a concert featuring early Italian baroque music performed on original instruments. Stylus fantasticus<\/em> is a performance practice and musical style fusing strong harmonic foundation with free improvisation. The virtuoso musicians perform in the S\u00e4rkilax Church, which was rebuilt in 2018 based on original drawings. The original church was in use at the time when the concert\u2019s music was created, but it was destroyed in the massive flooding of the Torne River in 1617.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kirsti Apajalahti (picture: Petra Nuria) & Giulio Quirici (picture: Malou van der Heuvel)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THROUGH MY EYES \u2013<\/strong> Photograph exhibits by Jaakko Alatalo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22 June \u2013 14 August, Hotel Kilpis, Kilpisj\u00e4rvi
22 June \u2013 31 July, Hotel Harriniva, Muonio
29 June \u201331 July, Photograph Caches in the Torne River Valley nature, cache map will be released on June 29th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through his career lasting over four decades, photographer Jaakko Alatalo has been a witness to the transformation of life of both humans and nature in Lapland. His work as a photo-journalist and nature photographer is represented in the tripartite exhibit at the V\u00e4yl\u00e4festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture: Jaakko Alatalo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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All times are local times of Finland and Sweden, note the one hour time difference between the countries! All rights reserved.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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