Roosa Punkari

Life is constant movement. Along the way, we meet people at different times and for different reasons. Some stay briefly, others for longer. Every encounter matters: some leave only a small trace, while others change our direction. The concert Kohtaamisia / Encounters looks at these moments, from brief meetings to deeper connections that shape us over time. Through music, we explore how people influence each other, often without noticing it. The concert is Roosa Punkari’s master’s concert (RAMA Vocal Center’s jazz/pop choral conducting program). Roosa is a Finnish choir conductor based in Aarhus, Denmark. Her heart beats for rhythm, groove, and choral improvisation, and these elements are strongly present in her work. For Roosa, the core of conducting lies in collaboration – she strives to create an environment where singers can shine and discover their own voice as part of the ensemble. Her versatile language skills – in addition to Finnish, she is fluent in the Scandinavian languages – have opened up opportunities to work across the Nordic countries, particularly in Norway and Denmark. On stage, you will hear choirs conducted by Roosa from different stages of her journey, featuring singers from Denmark, Finland, and across Europe. The concert brings together voices and stories from various contexts – encounters that resonate through the music. Thursday, 14 May at 16:30 Duration: approx. 45 minutes Free admission