Tampereen Salonkiorkesteri
Tampereen Salonkiorkesteri (TSO) is an amateur orchestra and the only actively performing salon music orchestra in Tampere and Pirkanmaa.
The program of the orchestra consists of traditional salon music, from popular to light classical. Most of the performances are given in Tampere but the orchestra has expand the area to the the other cities in Pirkanmaa area as Nokia and Ikaalinen. You can also book the whole orchestra or a smaller group to play in your event. We will tailor the show together with you to suit your event. Fees of shows will be settled on a case-by-case basis.
From spring 2020 onward the orchestra will be conducted by György Balász with Pekka Ahonen.
Performances
The orchestra has performed in the following concerts in Autumn 2026:
Sunday 20.12. at 7 pm, Kaleva Church, Tampere, The Most Beautiful Christmas Carols Conductor György Balázs, A sing-along event organized by the Tampere parishes. Free entrance
Wednesday 16.12. at 6 pm, Koskenmäen koulu, in city of Nokia, Christamas Consert Conductor György Balázs, solists Terhi Niinimaa, soprano and Taavi Niinimaa, tenor and Koskenmäki School Student Choir
Sunday 1.11. at 3 pm, Juhlatalo OmaTupa, in city of Ikaalinen (Teinitie 4-6) Conductor György Balázs, The Gems of Classics – Light Music’s Evergreens
Interested in playing with us?
Our orchestra offers a good opportunity for hobby and amateur playing. If you are interested and have a basic instrumental skillset, or want to perform as a soloist, please contact us with the contact form at the bottom of the page.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals in Autumn 2026 are held every Wednesday, time 17.30 – 20
Koivistonkylän seurakuntakoti
Koivistontie 46
33820 Tampere
Contact
If you are interested in playing with us, or have any questions or suggestions, please contact us with the form below:
