Music task

On 5.11.2015, I went to a music concert in Kokkolan Conservatory. 

This concert was held by the music school, with the participation of the teachers and the students in all age groups. It was my very first time to join in such a great concert since the day I came to Finland. 

Each performance lasted for about 4-5 minutes, which was very interesting as I had chances to enjoy different pieces of music written by different composers. 

There were several instruments that were used: piano, violin, contrabass, cello. I was so surprised to see how competently they played the music, even with the little kids, and the spirits they gave to their performances. The audiences threw themselves into the music, together with the performers experiencing the levels of emotions.

During the concert, I could listen to some songs written by a Finnish composer: Erkki Melartin. Erkki Melartin (7.2.1875-14.2.1937) was a famous Finnish composer. As well as composing, Melartin also taught and directed music at the Helsinki Music College, later the Helsinki Conservatory. His works are divided mainly into large-scale works for orchestra, and chamber pieces for much smaller groups and soloists. In spite of working in the same time period as Jean Sibelius, he was not influenced by the more famous composer's style, and his work has been largely overshadowed by Finland's most revered composer.

Thanks to the concert, I had such a great experience. If I have chance, I'll definitely comeback.