kohoBeat
kohoBeat is an international group of musicians based in Finland. We promote our own music and musicians by organizing classical and contemporary music concerts in Finland and abroad. Our productions are done in cooperation with cultural entities, and made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors.
In 2010 kohoBeat has organized two events:
1. 'Caminos del Inka, a musical journey' in Finland
In May 2010, kohoBeat ry and Caminos del Inka Inc. joined forces to present "Caminos del Inka, a musical journey", a musical and visual journey along the Inca Trails. Built by the Inca Empire, this extensive network of pathways unites what is now Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile and Argentina.
The event consisted of an audiovisual concert featuring chamber works from South America. Most of these works were performed in Scandinavia for the first time. The visual presentation showcased the land of the Incas, its landscapes of extremes, its unreachable and untamed nature, and its unique identity through different musical views of its History and cultural heritage.
The concert was presented to a full house and Helsinki’s main newspaper, Helsingin Sanomat, gave a positive review the day after. For this event kohoBeat garnered the support of several cultural institutions and private companies based in Finland, all of which are listed below.
At a glance
Time: Monday, May 24, 2010 at 6pm
Place: Sibelius Academy, Chamber Music Hall.
Genre: Classical modern. Music from South America.
Entrance: Free
Click here to enlarge the "Caminos del Inka" poster.
Sponsored by
Suomen Kulttuurirahasto, Sibelius Academy, Kone Corporation, Vaisala Corporation, Filarmonika, Embassy of Peru in Finland, Embassy of Argentina in Finland.
2. 'Finlandia, canto a la música' in Chile
In May 2010 kohoBeat joined the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of Chile's independence by presenting "Finlandia: Canto a la música" in three different Chilean cities. This project, coverig a period of over a week, was possible thanks to the sponsorship of the Embassy of Finland in Chile, Normet Corporation and the Bicentenary Commission, which was specifically created for the commemoration of the bicentenary of the Republic of Chile.
The program consisted of a recital for voice and piano featuring soprano Lisbet Klockars and pianist Javier Arrebola.
At a glance
Concerts:
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in Talca (Teatro Regional del Maule, 19:00).
- Thursday May 13, 2010 in Chillán (Escuela de Cultura y Difusión Artística "Claudio Arrau León", 19:00).
- Tuesday May 18, 2010 in Santiago de Chile (Aula Magna, Escuela Militar, 20:00).
Masterclass:
- Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Universidad Mayor.
Genre: Vocal. Classical and folk music from Finland.
Sponsors
Embassy of Finland in Chile, Normet Corporation, Bicentenary Commission.