Glo­bal Fest: Beyond Tradition

“Beyond Tradition” is a celebration where tradition meets innovation and creativity knows no limits.

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Nicolás Castañeda Lozano, Colombian harpist & composer, presents a concert where cultures and styles blend, while boundaries are broken.

Performers from many corners of the world and cultural backgrounds, bring their unique talents and music perspectives to the stage, creating a fusion between old and new.

Ana Lazar (SI), violin
Javier Navarro (CL), double Bass 
João Lopes (PT), vibraphone / percussion 
Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari (IR), santoor 
Markus Snellman (FI), drum set 
Ossi Raippalinna (FI), talking drum/percussion 
Pilar Zorro (CO), violin 
Shafeeq Alsadi (PS), qanun 
 
Special Guest
Issiaka Dembele (BF), balafon / percussion
Sergio Castrillón (CO), prepared cello 

Global Fest, 11.-13.12.2024

Global Fest 2024 is the 9th edition of an annual festival featuring students, teachers, alumni and special guests representing Sibelius Academy’s Global Music Department. Bringing together artists from many corners of the world, the Global Music Department focusses on intercultural dialogue and collaboration, creating new artistic work together and fostering a sense of global citizenship. Expect a feast of dynamic, innovative, inspiring concerts and pop-up events, featuring performers from around the world celebrating the diversity of our planet.

Featuring performers from diverse corners of the world, including Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kosova, Latvia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestine, Peru, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Syria, Tanzania, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, UK, and USA. 

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Further information: Janne Ikäheimo, janne.ikaheimo@uniarts.fi

Time

14.12.2023 at 18:00 – 19:00

Location

Camerata, Sibelius Academy

Mannerheimintie 13a

00100 Helsinki

Musiikkitalo, Sibelius Academy

Tickets

Free admission

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