Online concert: Global Spring: Cross-genre Improvisation Ensemble

The Cross-genre Improvisation Ensemble brings along 30 min of sonic and performative experiences collected by the interaction of its members during an intensive course-laboratory period

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The concert can be watched live for free on Youtube on May 26, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

By merging together diverse musical-cultural backgrounds, genres and levels of expertise the ensemble displays a unique way of creating improvised pieces in different line-ups. Welcome to join us to this experience! 

Vija Moore: Marimba  
Joni Vierre: Electric guitar  
Lambis Pavlou: Grand piano 
Aarne Toivonen: Drum set  
João Luís: Malletkat 
Ossi Raippalinna: Talking drum 
Sergio Castrillón: Cello 

Global Spring 24.–28.5.2021

Global Spring is an annual festival featuring students, teachers, alumni and special guests representing Sibelius Academy’s Global Music Department. The Global Music Department embraces pluralistic approaches to sound, culture and identity, creating new hybrid musical spaces through intercultural dialogue and collaboration. Expect a feast of dynamic, innovative and inspiring concerts, featuring performers from around the world celebrating the diversity of our planet.

This year’s festival features performers from countries including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Iraq, Jordan, Kosovo, Latvia, Mozambique, Portugal and Tanzania. 

Further information: Mirka Rättyä

Time

26.5.2021 at 18:00 – 18:30

Location

Online concert

Tickets

Free admission