ISME: Junior Academy presents: Future Sounds

Finnish Corner at the ISME World Conference showcases Finnish music education and music. The programming planned by Uniarts’ Sibelius Academy includes a variety of performances from different groups and artists, ranging from the students of Sibelius Junior Academy to the first co-play kantele band in the world.

Programme and performers

  • Francis Poulenc (1899–1963): Sonata for two clarinets: Presto, Andante & Vif
    • Eliel Lahesmaa and Samuel Ahonen, clarinet
  • Traditional Finnish folk song (Aapeli Hautanen repertoire) / Arr. NirSo ensemble: Varpuuspolska
  • Traditional Finnish folk song (Tauno Aho repertoire) / Arr. NirSo ensemble: Mollipolkka          
    • Hilkka Prauda, violin and vocals
    • Viljami Pruiksma, violin and vocals
    • Terhi Puronaho (teacher), accordion and vocals
  • Stevie Wonder & Yvonne Wright (1951-2016): They Won’t Go When I Go
  • Kirby Lauryen: Twice
    • Iris Korpela, vocals and piano
  • Macedonian folk song: Sto Mi e Milo
    • Justiina Syrjänen, vocals and violin
  • J. S. Bach (1685-1750): Prelude and Fugue in F sharp minor, WTC I
  • Sergei Prokofjev (1891–1953): Piano Sonata no 3
    • Ilona Liiman, piano
  • Cole Porter (1891-1964): Night and Day
  • Allie Wrubel (1905-1973) & Herb Magidson (1906-1986): The Masquerade is Over
  • Frank Loesser (1910-1969): Never Will I Marry
    • Nina Miettunen, vocals
    • Pauli Blomstedt, piano
    • Lauri Ikävalko, double bass

All Finnish Corner events are free to attend.

Further information: Peppiina Kaperi, peppiina.kaperi@uniarts.fi

ISME World Conference

The ISME World Conference, held every two years, is one of the most significant events in arts education and research worldwide. The International Society for Music Education (ISME) was established in 1953 by UNESCO. The organization represents about 80 member countries worldwide, with its core belief being that experiencing music in various forms is an important part of life. The theme of the 2024 World Conference is to explore the significance of music and arts education as promoters of mental resilience and cultural transformation required by the ecological crisis. The event will provide a platform for arts educators around the world to learn with and from each other, share viewpoints and envision ways forward.

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Time

30.7.2024 at 12:00 – 12:45

Location

Helsinki Music Centre

Töölönlahdenkatu 16

00100 Helsinki

Tickets

Free admission

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