Between Two Sounds
9 March 2026 at 6:30 pm
Madetoja Hall, Oulu Music Centre
Estonian comic artist Joonas Sildre presents his acclaimed graphic novel Between Two Sounds, which explores the early life and artistic formation of the world-renowned Estonian composer Arvo Pärt.
Sildre speaks about the creation of the book and his growing friendship with the Pärt family, bringing the story to life through vivid, live illustrations. Piano interludes featuring works by Arvo Pärt will be performed by pianist Mart Ernesaks.
Performers
Joonas Sildre – narrator, artist
Mart Ernesaks – piano
The exhibition “The Formula of Love – In the Footsteps of Arvo Pärt”, curated by the Arvo Pärt Centre, will be on display at the Oulu Music Centre from 9-22 March 2026.
Free admission.
The Arvo Pärt programme is part of the Oulu Music Festival and the European Capital of Culture Oulu2026 project “Bridge of Sounds”.
Photo: Kaupo Kikkas