The Hailuoto Music Festival Interviews 2018
Susanna Rigacci, Jorma Hynninen, Maurizio Colasanti, Leonora Gennusa, Emilio Marcucci, Rossana DiFederico, Sini Rautavaara, Pekka Sipilä, Bastiaan Baaij, Katri Kyngäs, Olli Hyyrynen, & Auli Sipola
Video Series Production
Project Overview
The third installment of artist interviews at the Hailuoto Music Festival took place in a charming and timeless wooden house, capturing the festival’s intimate atmosphere. This year marked a record number of interviews produced for the festival.
Services Involved
Susanna Rigacci
Ennio Morricone's Primo Soprano
Professor of Vocal Technique, Italy
I encountered Eero Karvonen, the producer of the Hailuoto Music Festival, in 2018 when I was invited to perform a concert in the beautiful Church of Hailuoto. We recorded an interview in a lovely Nordic house and I still remember this moment with great pleasure.
During my stay I had the possibility to spend time with Eero and I was very impressed by his smart and strong personality and kindness. My stay in Hailuoto was amazing thanks to him and the perfect organization of the Festival!
My Role & Contributions
I planned and produced this interview series for online release. Reporter Antti Karvonen conducted most of the interviews, with Agnese Colasanti leading the Italian-language interviews and Sandra Marcelletti providing translations.
Renowned Italian opera conductor Maurizio Colasanti, alongside the cast of La Serva Padrona, discusses the international collaboration between Guardiagrele Opera, Oulunsalo Ensemble, and the Hailuoto Music Festival.
The cast featured vocal soloists Leonora Gennusa and Emilio Marcucci, with acting by Rossana Di Federico.
World-renowned soprano Susanna Rigacci, who coached the singers of La Serva Padrona opera (by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi) at the festival, reflects on her collaboration with Ennio Morricone and offers valuable advice to young singers.
Finnish baritone legend Jorma Hynninen, performing at the festival for the first time, shares insights from his illustrious career and fond memories of his friend, the late composer Einojuhani Rautavaara.
Soprano Sini Rautavaara reflects on her work, a new chapter in her life, and cherished memories of her late husband, Einojuhani Rautavaara.
Pekka Sipilä, son of Finnish composer Eero Sipilä, discusses his father, whose Lux Aeterna string quartet was featured in the festival program.
Hailuoto-born musician Katri Kyngäs (fmr. Kangas) talks about her instrument, the kantele, and her diverse hobbies.
Dutch musician Bastiaan Anthonie Baaij discusses Eero Karvonen’s Abaroquenal Concerto for didgeridoo and chamber orchestra, his profession as a breathing coach, and his journey of mastering the didgeridoo.
Auli Sipola, the volunteer coordinator of the festival, shares her experiences from years of organizing and participating in the event.
Baroque musician Olli Hyyrynen, responsible for the program of the Baroque Mass 2018, introduces his instrument, the lute, and its intricacies.
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