Global Spring: Sami Karkar 

Pierrot et la guerre (Pierrot and the war)

Pierrot was living in peace with their family when the war broke. Like everyone else, they must serve their country. Will Pierrot face a tragic fate, or will they escape the curse of the war?  

Sami Karkar proposes a unique six-piece ensemble of vocalists- percussionists. His music draws on traditional Occitan singing and a blend of world-wide rhythmic traditions, brought together by a passion for raw traditional voices, rich harmonies, and the driving force of rhythm.  

Performers

  • Ayla Brinkmann, voice, percussion  
  • Sami Karkar, compositions, arrangements, voice, percussion  
  • Vasileios Katopodis, voice, percussion  
  • Ana Lazar, voice, percussion  
  • Kasheshi Makena, voice, percussion  
  • Kata Vuoristo, voice, percussion
  • Mia Reba, voice  

Further information: Janne Ikäheimo, janne.ikaheimo@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.

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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.

We recommend following the official information channels of the renovation project, where you can find the most up-to-date information.

Time

15.5.2024 at 19:30 – 20:00

Location

Black Box

Mannerheimintie 13

00100 Helsinki

Helsinki Music Centre

Tickets

Free admission

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