Shirley Sparks is a Finnish crossover soprano and a composer who has captivated audiences with her soulful and emotive performances of the Great American Songbook standards, Classic Pop, traditional Swing and Show tunes, as well as original songs that combine features of classical, musical and popular music. She designs sophisticated concerts that combine high-quality music, elegant visual aspects and notable music-historical values.
With her expressive, nuanced voice and captivating stage presence, Shirley transports her audiences to the enchanting era of classic melodies, offering timeless favorites with an air of elegance.
Comments from the audience
"Absolutely a wonderful concert!" "Mis felicitaciones, todo muy lindo y emocionante" "The best Christmas concert I've ever attended" "Just beautiful! Your voice is so rich and fits wonderfully to vintage music" "Such a nice atmosphere, felt like being in an old English or American movie"
COMING NEXT
BLONDE SONGS "blondin kosto"
Humorous concert with Broadway songs made famous by Hollywood blondes Mae West, Doris Day, Marilyn Monroe and Peggy Lee.
Hakasalmen huvila, Helsinki May 22nd 2024 at 6 PM
Shirley Sparks, vocals & Antti Sarpila, piano
BLONDE SONGS "blondin kosto"
Humorous concert with Broadway songs made famous by Hollywood blondes Mae West, Doris Day, Marilyn Monroe and Peggy Lee.
Art Gallery Liisa Ekqvist June 24th 2024, Noormarkku
Shirley Sparks, vocals & Antti Sarpila, piano
Silhouettes
of Paris
Premiere of the original songs by Shirley Sparks Piano solos from Claude Debussy
Vindängensalen, Tapiola, Espoo September 21st 2024 at 3 PM
Shirley Sparks, vocals & Janne Hovi, piano
"The Trees" by Jean Sibelius & "dreams of a butterfly" original songs by Shirley sparks
Les Dimances Musicaux at the American Cathedral in Paris October 24th 2024 at 3 PM
Shirley Sparks, vocals & Janne Hovi, piano
Cat's meow christmas by candlelight - songs from the 1920's & 30's -
Porin Raatihuone December 16th 2024 at 6 PM
Shirley Sparks, vocals & Antti Sarpila, piano
PREVIOUS SHOWS
Christmas Classics by Candlelight at Porin Raatihuone on Dec 18th 2023, with Antti Sarpila on the piano.
Christmas concert for Puhtaan Meren Puolesta at Reposaaren kirkko on Dec 16th 2023, with Antti Sarpila on the piano.
Chamber Jazz Concert at a birthday party at Park Hotel, Turku, August 26th 2023, with Niklas Winter on the jazz guitar.
Dreams of a Butterfly concert at the Keski-Pori Church on July 10th 2023. Eliina Taal (jazz piano & compositions, Shirley (vocals & compositions) and Kalleheikki Kannisto (song lyrics).
Songs from the Queens of Jazzconcert at Art Gallery Liisa Ekqvist on June 26th 2023, with Antti Sarpila on the piano.
Dreams of a Butterfly premiere at Espoo Cathedral on May 21st 2023, with Eliina Taal on the piano.
Christmas Dreaming concert at Astoria Klubi, Helsinki on December 16th 2022. Shirley Sparks' Golden Hollywood Band Zhenia Gimer, piano - Hannu Rantanen, double bass - Thomas Törnroos, drums
Happy Holidays! Candlelight Classic Jazzat Alberga Manor Espoo on December 13th 2022. Zhenia Gimer, piano.
Private event at Astoria Klubi, Helsinki on December 8th 2022. Shirley Sparks' Golden Hollywood Band Zhenia Gimer, piano - Hannu Rantanen, double bass - Thomas Törnroos, drums
Private event at Villilä Studiot, Nakkila on July 11th 2022 Shirley Sparks All Stars Tomi Harrivaara, double bass - Zoltán Kárpáti, drums - Eliina Taal, piano
Baltic Jazz festivalon July 9th and 10th 2022, Dalsbruk. A Dazzling Jazz Soirée and Chaplin in the Park, with Antti Sarpila, piano
Art Gallery Liisa Ekqvist, Noormarkku on June 27th 2022. Garden of Songs- music from the 1920s to 1950s, songs from Doris Day and Charles Chaplin and some new Shirley's compositions, with Antti Sarpila, piano.
Chaplin, Eternallyconcert with Janne Hovi, piano and Mikko-Ville Luolajan-Mikkola, jazz violin. Astoria Klubi, Helsinki on April 9th 2022.
Christmas Classic Jazzconcert with maestro Antti Sarpila on the piano. Studio Hilkka, Pori on December 16th 2021.
Softly, with Feeling - Peggy Lee Centennial concert at Tampere Hall, September 2nd 2020, with Antti Sarpila Swing Band
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