Tampere Phillharmonic Orchestra: Zappa

Jukka Iisakkila, conductor

Marzi Nyman, guitar and vocals

Arttu Takalo, percussions

American Frank Zappa (1940–1993) is known as a musician and composer who forged his own path in the world of music. The concert will feature works from his extensive repertoire, including the most popular material, modern orchestral and chamber music, film, electronic music and jazz.

“Zappa's individualism and sharp criticism of all areas of human activity continually led to conflicts with the outside world. On the other hand, forging his own way and remaining outside the musical community led him to develop many innovative, inventive, and exceptional musical concepts and approaches. These factors shaped Zappa's musical language and aesthetics in a very unique way”, says conductor Jukka Iisakkila.

In the concert, you will hear Zappa's legendary music*:

Frank Zappa (arr. Marzi Nyman): Sofa

Frank Zappa (arr. Marzi Nyman): Bobby Brown

Frank Zappa (arr. Marzi Nyman): Why Does It Hurt When I Pee

Frank Zappa (arr. Marzi Nyman): The Idiot Bastard Song

Frank Zappa: The Dangerous Kitchen

Frank Zappa: Strictly Genteel

Frank Zappa: Peaches En Regalia

Frank Zappa: Bob in Dacron and Sad Jane

*Programme may be subject to change.

Tickets: adults 40 € / pensioners 30 € / students, unemployed, conscripts and children under 18 years 20 €. You can buy tickets from the Tampere Hall ticket office, Aplodi and the Lippupiste online store (Lippupiste adds service fees and possible shipping fees to ticket prices).