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Live at Helsinki Cathedral: Chamber Choir Viva Vox: Mendelssohn Lobgesang
Sunday, 22 November 2026 at Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki
About this event
On Sunday, 22 November 2026, Chamber Choir Viva Vox: Mendelssohn Lobgesang comes to Helsinki Cathedral. Expect to pay from €30.
Mendelssohn’s masterpiece Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise) leads the listener from darkness into light, filling November with hope, vitality, and powerful emotions.
Mendelssohn’s Lobgesang (Symphony-Cantata No. 2, Op. 52, “Hymn of Praise”), composed for orchestra, choir, and soloists, follows a journey from darkness to light, offering hope and uplift in the midst of November’s gloom.
Mendelssohn wrote the work to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press. The theme of light also symbolizes the spread of knowledge through reading and printing, particularly through the publication of the Bible.
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Filled with optimism and vitality, Lobgesang combines majestic hymns of praise with more intimate, heavenly melodies.
The result is a moving and accessible work that draws listeners into its emotional narrative. It is an ideal introduction for those less familiar with classical music, while experienced concertgoers will appreciate the opportunity to hear this rarely performed masterpiece.
The work will be presented in Joachim Linckelmann’s chamber orchestra arrangement. The performance is connected to Helsinki Cathedral’s “Let There Be Light” theme month on mental health in October 2026.
Mendelssohn: Lobgesang
Stella Tähtinen, soprano
Yolanda Harding, soprano
Otso Sipilä, tenor
Viva Vox Chamber Choir
Helsinki Cathedral Chamber Orchestra
Inka Kinnunen, conductor
Helsinki Cathedral
22.11.2026
18.00-19.30
Tickets 30€ from Lippupiste and at the entrance
Event details
- Date
- Sunday, 22 November 2026
- Time
- 18:00 – 19:30 local time
- Venue
- Helsinki Cathedral
- Address
- Unioninkatu 29, 00170, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- €30
- Category
- Concerts
- Organiser
- Chamber Choir Viva Vox
Venue & getting there
Unioninkatu 29, 00170, Helsinki
How to get to Helsinki Cathedral
- Metro Helsingin yliopistoMetro / subway300 m
4 min walk - Kaisaniemen MetroasemaMetro / subway310 m
4 min walk - RautatieasemaTrain620 m
8 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 240 m away.
Hotels near Helsinki Cathedral
- Senate Hotel200 mCheck prices
- Kongressikoti Hotel200 mCheck prices
- Scandic Kaisaniemi290 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Helsinki Cathedral
- Date
- Sunday, 22 November 2026
- Starts
- 18:00
- Getting there
- Metro Helsingin yliopisto (metro / subway), 300 m – about 4 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 240 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Senate Hotel (200 m)
Good to know
When is “Chamber Choir Viva Vox: Mendelssohn Lobgesang”?
Chamber Choir Viva Vox: Mendelssohn Lobgesang takes place on Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 18:00 local time.
Where is “Chamber Choir Viva Vox: Mendelssohn Lobgesang” held?
Venue: Helsinki Cathedral, Unioninkatu 29, 00170, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “Chamber Choir Viva Vox: Mendelssohn Lobgesang”?
Tickets are listed from €30. Prices can change with demand, so check the official seller for the latest availability.
Where can I buy tickets for “Chamber Choir Viva Vox: Mendelssohn Lobgesang”?
Tickets are sold by Eventim. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to Helsinki Cathedral by public transport?
The closest stop is Metro Helsingin yliopisto (metro / subway), 300 m from Helsinki Cathedral – roughly 4 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Helsinki Cathedral?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 240 m away.
