Crusell Music Festival

When Tuulia Ylönen was asked to become the new artistic director of the Crusell Festival, she was surprised, even though she had been attending the festival for years: first as a master class clarinettist student, and then as a teacher and performing artist. Now, in her role as artistic director, she is excited about the upcoming festival. “There’s a positive buzz in town during the festival. Concerts are within walking distance, which makes the festival feel very intimate,” she says. The location by the sea near the Turku archipelago – arguably one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world – adds its own special touch to the musical experience.