MASTERPIECE ORCHESTRA: Elton John Tribute Concert
Pianist-conductor Lasse Hirvi assembled a successful tribute concert for the 2025 Jyväskylä Summer Festival in honor of Stevie Wonder’s 75th birthday. The concert was a major audience success at the festival, and following that, the Masterpiece Orchestra led by conductor Lasse Hirvi created a concert series from the music of Elton John.
Elton John has enriched world pop and rock music with countless classic hits since the late 1960s. His career spans seven decades and his records have sold over 450 million copies.
The Masterpiece Orchestra led by Lasse Hirvi, with its brilliant soloists Antti Kleemola and Emma Balbatsu, conjure up a swinging tribute to this pop music giant. During the evening you will hear Elton John’s most beloved hits performed with authentic flair!
Antti Kleemola is a long-time songwriter, singer and band pedagogue. He has composed a large number of songs for countless top artists and played in various bands as well as released several of his own albums. He also participated in the Finnish Eurovision Song Contest final.
https://www.anttikleemola.com
Emma Balbatsu is a Jyväskylä-based strong, versatile singer and vocal pedagogue. She has, among other things, led the party band Gringo for a long time and performed a concert series of Adele’s music “A Night of Adele”.
https://www.emmabalbatsu.com
Lasse Hirvi is a long-time pianist and conductor. He has worked as a professional pianist since 1979 in a wide range of musical styles. He served as conductor of the Helsinki City Theatre from 1989-2014 and from 2014 as conductor of the Jyväskylä City Theatre. He has performed with countless Finnish top artists in various contexts, including his own singing clubs, concerts and gigs.
Other musicians in the Masterpiece Orchestra are:
Johannes Lintunen: guitars
Hanna Turunen: bass
Hannu Leppänen: drums
Aaro Laitinen: keyboards
Jani Saaranen: trumpet, flugelhorn
Aki Vänskä: saxophones
photo: Leevi Vähätalo
Event organiser:
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Name
Lasse Hirvi
