MUSIC TASK

On the 5^th of November, I had a chance to attend a Finnish concert in Kokkolan Conservatory with some of my friends. That was my first time to participate such a great concert since the day I came to Finland. That concert was held by the music school, with the participation of its teachers and students. I was so impressed by their talents and the emotions they gave into each performance. They even showed the lyrics of the songs through small pamphlets.

Most of the songs used in the concert were written by Erkki Melartin, a famous Finnish composer. As well as composing, Melartin (1875-1937) also taught and directed music at the Helsinki Music College, later the Helsinki Conservatory. He wrote six symphonies (1902–1924) and was the first Finnish composer to bear Mahler's influence. The Juhlamarssi from his ballet Sleeping Beautiful is the most popular wedding march in Finland.

We have had a wonderful time there with such beautiful performances. That was the experience which I never forget.