Sibafest: The large orchestra of Nth Instruments
If you’d take part in an orchestra, and the only rule would be, that the instrument in your hands is not your strongest one, would you join?
For the first time, SibaFest will give to the students the chance to take part in a large side orchestra that is designed to have fun, surprise your friends with what instruments you can play, and above all ask: what does it take to call yourself a player of an instrument, and does the level always have to be in the sky?
The three pieces to be played represent classical, popular and folk music styles.
This orchestra is not afraid of false sounds, falsetto and getting up to no good, as its artistic director is Heidi Hämäläinen, a fifth-year MuKalainen who currently leads four youth/amateur orchestras, and treats her musicians with a great, warm sense of humour, encouraging everyone and through the joy of music. So leave your strongest instrument and your mental and physical press at home, and come along to enjoy the versatility of your own skills!
Places are filled in the order of arrival.
Further information: Janne Ikäheimo, janne.ikaheimo@uniarts.fi
Sibafest 26–27 Jan 2024
On 26–27 Jan, the main event of Sibelius Academy’s Sibafest will fill out the Helsinki Music Centre. The festival kicks off a year packed with a thousand concerts. At Sibafest, you can follow the rehearsals for the Marriage of Figaro, try out the organ, peek behind the scenes of the symphony orchestra and participate in a techno concert and panel discussions.
Now taking place for the tenth time, Sibafest is the biennial main event of the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki. The event presents the Academy’s internationally top-quality concert activities. The main parts are played by the Sibelius Academy’s own students and teachers and well as the audience themselves – both together and separately.
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.
For the first time, SibaFest will give to the students the chance to take part in a large side orchestra that is designed to have fun, surprise your friends with what instruments you can play, and above all ask: what does it take to call yourself a player of an instrument, and does the level always have to be in the sky?
The three pieces to be played represent classical, popular and folk music styles.
This orchestra is not afraid of false sounds, falsetto and getting up to no good, as its artistic director is Heidi Hämäläinen, a fifth-year MuKalainen who currently leads four youth/amateur orchestras, and treats her musicians with a great, warm sense of humour, encouraging everyone and through the joy of music. So leave your strongest instrument and your mental and physical press at home, and come along to enjoy the versatility of your own skills!
Places are filled in the order of arrival.
Further information: Janne Ikäheimo, janne.ikaheimo@uniarts.fi
Sibafest 26–27 Jan 2024
On 26–27 Jan, the main event of Sibelius Academy’s Sibafest will fill out the Helsinki Music Centre. The festival kicks off a year packed with a thousand concerts. At Sibafest, you can follow the rehearsals for the Marriage of Figaro, try out the organ, peek behind the scenes of the symphony orchestra and participate in a techno concert and panel discussions.
Now taking place for the tenth time, Sibafest is the biennial main event of the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki. The event presents the Academy’s internationally top-quality concert activities. The main parts are played by the Sibelius Academy’s own students and teachers and well as the audience themselves – both together and separately.
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.