Frequently asked questions
Should I go to a concert?
Yes! A recorded performance never varies, however good and gripping it may be. But a live concert is a unique experience, and you will never hear the same works performed twice in exactly the same way. A live concert is voyage of discovery.
But I don’t understand classical…
You don’t need to “understand” classical music in order to enjoy it. It’s enough to have an open, receptive mind free of preconceived ideas. Classical music is, what is more, easy to understand compared with other arts: just sit back and close your eyes (though you can of course keep them open if you prefer), and let the music carry you along.
I’m afraid I’ll clap in the wrong places…
Your ticket entitles you to a free programme stating the pieces to be played and their movements if they have more than one. As a rule, you don’t clap until the whole work has been performed, and the surest sign of this is when the conductor nods to the orchestra. Sometimes, the keenest listeners may clap between movements, and that’s not a catastrophe. If you’re not sure, wait until others start to applaud.
Do I need to dress up?
Not unless you want to. Younger people, especially, often come to concerts in jeans and sweaters and don’t look at all out of place. True, many folk still like to dress up a bit for a concert, but all in all: come as you like.
What else?
Please consider the people around you who may be suffering from asthma or some allergy by not wearing perfume or aftershave. In a hall with good acoustics, coughing fits and even individual coughs can be heard as far away as the platform, so please have some cough pastilles handy. But if you get taken by surprise, muffle the sound by coughing into a handkerchief.
Make sure your mobile (cell) phone is switched off, or at least in filgh mode throughout the concert. Photos, video and audio recordings are not allowed during the concert.
Where can I buy a ticket?
The easy way nowadays is online, and often easier than at the door.
A ticket bought online is cheaper than at the door, and if you buy online, you can choose your seat in advance from the map of the auditorium. There is often a queue at the door, and you may not always be able to choose your seat.
Click here to see where you can buy a ticket, prices, and any concessions.
Do I have to pay for a programme?
Yes, from autumn season 2024 on, we charge 3 € for the programme. You can pick one up at the hall, we have a separate disk where you can buy the programmes, both card payment and cash are accepted.
Please note that there also is a cloakroom charge at the Musik centre Snellman. The money goes to support the local associations that take it in turns to do cloakroom duty.
Is there a restaurant available during interval?
Yes, Restaurant Dolce is open one our before the concerts and during the interval.
Order your interval catering by clicking HERE