Bill Murray will perform in Finland for the first time this summer as part of New Worlds, a concert merging literature, poetry and music. The show takes place at Tampere Hall on 3 July.
Murray shares the stage with cellist Jan Vogler, violinist Mira Wang, and pianist Vanessa Perez. The ensemble has performed New Worlds in more than 60 cities worldwide since 2016.
The project began after Murray met Vogler on a transatlantic flight in 2013.
The concert includes spoken word and live performances of both classical and American compositions. Literary excerpts by authors including Mark Twain and Ernest Hemingway are read by Murray between works by composers such as Franz Schubert, Maurice Ravel and Leonard Bernstein. The programme also features songs by Stephen Foster, Stephen Sondheim and Tom Waits.
Murray, best known for roles in Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day and Lost in Translation, has been described by the Chicago Tribune as delivering “a show no one else could have done.” The New York Times has highlighted his ability to “surprise again diving into unexpected musical waters.”
A filmed version of the concert, New Worlds: Cradle of Civilization, premiered at Cannes in 2021 and was later released in cinemas internationally.
Tampere Hall producer Antti Oksa said the venue is pleased to host the performance. “Bill Murray is a phenomenal veteran actor with a strong fan base in Finland. His love for classical music is refreshing, and his literary expression is boundless.”
Tickets are on sale now. The performance will take place in the Main Auditorium of Tampere Hall.
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