Global Fest: Global Orchestra and Big Sing
The concert is part of Global Fest 2024
The Global Orchestra features bachelor and master’s students from the Global Music Department at Sibelius Academy. Bringing together a large ensemble of 20 plus instrumentalists and singers from many corners of the world, Global Orchestra creates innovative new music inspired by cultural diversity and intercultural collaboration.
The Big Sing is a free community singing event open to all ages and areas of our community. Come and join in an uplifting singing experience spontaneously led by Merzi Rajala and Global Choir through rhythmic choir conducting techniques. Together with Global Choir and guest groups, the conducting students from Global Choir Leadership will invite everybody to join and sing and fill the hall with sound and joy. No previous singing experience needed.
Further information: Janne Ikäheimo, janne.ikaheimo@uniarts.fi
Changes are possible.
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.
The Global Orchestra features bachelor and master’s students from the Global Music Department at Sibelius Academy. Bringing together a large ensemble of 20 plus instrumentalists and singers from many corners of the world, Global Orchestra creates innovative new music inspired by cultural diversity and intercultural collaboration.
The Big Sing is a free community singing event open to all ages and areas of our community. Come and join in an uplifting singing experience spontaneously led by Merzi Rajala and Global Choir through rhythmic choir conducting techniques. Together with Global Choir and guest groups, the conducting students from Global Choir Leadership will invite everybody to join and sing and fill the hall with sound and joy. No previous singing experience needed.
Further information: Janne Ikäheimo, janne.ikaheimo@uniarts.fi
Changes are possible.
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.