Global Spring: Aarne Toivonen
”Aarnesthetics”
’’Aarnesthetics’’ is a deep dive into the musical world of Aarne Toivonen. You will hear different kinds of compositions that represent Aarne’s musical identity. With songs ranging from playful and melodic ’prog rock’ tunes, to hard hitting epics influenced by Japanese pop, this concert will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Warning! Also includes an improvisation that might take you to musical places that you have never even dreamed of!
Performers
- Aarne Toivonen, drums, vocals
- Miikka Laitinen, guitar
- Vasilis Katopodis, bass
- Merve Abdurrahmani, keyboards
- Shafeeq Alsadi, qanun
- Vija Moore, percussion
Pumpuli:
- Aarne Toivonen, drums, vocals
- Miikka Laitinen, guitar
- Jaakko Seppälä, bass, vocals
More information: Anna Huuskonen, anna.huuskonen@10157
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.
’’Aarnesthetics’’ is a deep dive into the musical world of Aarne Toivonen. You will hear different kinds of compositions that represent Aarne’s musical identity. With songs ranging from playful and melodic ’prog rock’ tunes, to hard hitting epics influenced by Japanese pop, this concert will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Warning! Also includes an improvisation that might take you to musical places that you have never even dreamed of!
Performers
- Aarne Toivonen, drums, vocals
- Miikka Laitinen, guitar
- Vasilis Katopodis, bass
- Merve Abdurrahmani, keyboards
- Shafeeq Alsadi, qanun
- Vija Moore, percussion
Pumpuli:
- Aarne Toivonen, drums, vocals
- Miikka Laitinen, guitar
- Jaakko Seppälä, bass, vocals
More information: Anna Huuskonen, anna.huuskonen@10157
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.