Global Spring: Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari
Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari’s master concert ’Awakening’
Inspired by her Persian background and deeply rooted in the rich traditions of Iranian classical music, ’Awakening’ is Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari’s master’s concert.
The compositions not only reflect the sounds she was raised with but also draw inspiration from her two years of study in Finland’s global music programme, where she collaborated with musicians from around the world.
As we gather to celebrate the amazing power of music, let the beautiful tunes of ’Awakening’ take you on a journey. Drawing from ancient rhythms and melodies of Persian music, mixed with new and modern styles, this concert invites you to explore and enjoy.
Performers
- Mahan Mirarab, electric guitar
- Sergio Castrillón, cello & vocal
- Merve Abdurrahmani, piano & vocal
- Devina Boughton, trumpet
- Ana Lazar, violin
- Mila Hussein Laine, cello
- Aarne Toivonen, drums
- Vija Moore, percussion & vocal
- Melisa Yıldırım, kamancha
- Antti Ahoniemi, bass
- Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari, santoor, percussion & vocal
- Shafeeq Alsadi, qanun
- Nicolás Castañeda, Colombian harp
Further information: Eeva Hohti, eeva.hohti@uniarts.fi
Global Spring 13.-17.5.2024
Global Spring is an annual festival featuring students, teachers, alumni and special guests representing Sibelius Academy’s Global music programme. The global music studies embraces pluralistic, fluid approaches to sound, culture and identity, creating new hybrid musical spaces through intercultural dialogue and collaboration. This year’s festival has the special theme of percussion and rhythm. Expect a feast of inspiring concerts, workshops, and discussions that highlight diverse approaches to working with rhythm through the hands of performers from around the world, celebrating the diversity of our planet.
Mannerheimintie renovation project
Access to the Musiikkitalo from the direction of Mannerheimintie will be difficult. We recommend that you allow enough time for your arrival and use the entrance on the side of Kansalaistori if possible. According to current information, the entrance to Mannerheimintie will also remain in use throughout the renovation, but pedestrian routes can be challenging at times.
Inspired by her Persian background and deeply rooted in the rich traditions of Iranian classical music, ’Awakening’ is Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari’s master’s concert.
The compositions not only reflect the sounds she was raised with but also draw inspiration from her two years of study in Finland’s global music programme, where she collaborated with musicians from around the world.
As we gather to celebrate the amazing power of music, let the beautiful tunes of ’Awakening’ take you on a journey. Drawing from ancient rhythms and melodies of Persian music, mixed with new and modern styles, this concert invites you to explore and enjoy.
Performers
- Mahan Mirarab, electric guitar
- Sergio Castrillón, cello & vocal
- Merve Abdurrahmani, piano & vocal
- Devina Boughton, trumpet
- Ana Lazar, violin
- Mila Hussein Laine, cello
- Aarne Toivonen, drums
- Vija Moore, percussion & vocal
- Melisa Yıldırım, kamancha
- Antti Ahoniemi, bass
- Mehrnoosh Zolfaghari, santoor, percussion & vocal
- Shafeeq Alsadi, qanun
- Nicolás Castañeda, Colombian harp
Further information: Eeva Hohti, eeva.hohti@uniarts.fi
Global Spring 13.-17.5.2024
Global Spring is an annual festival featuring students, teachers, alumni and special guests representing Sibelius Academy’s Global music programme. The global music studies embraces pluralistic, fluid approaches to sound, culture and identity, creating new hybrid musical spaces through intercultural dialogue and collaboration. This year’s festival has the special theme of percussion and rhythm. Expect a feast of inspiring concerts, workshops, and discussions that highlight diverse approaches to working with rhythm through the hands of performers from around the world, celebrating the diversity of our planet.
Mannerheimintie renovation project
Access to the Musiikkitalo from the direction of Mannerheimintie will be difficult. We recommend that you allow enough time for your arrival and use the entrance on the side of Kansalaistori if possible. According to current information, the entrance to Mannerheimintie will also remain in use throughout the renovation, but pedestrian routes can be challenging at times.