La guitarra romántica y tradicional

The Helsinki Guitar Duo, formed by Colombian Jose Casallas and Dutchman Rody van Gemert, brings a touch of Spanish melancholy romance and fiery passion to our winter, balanced perfectly by wistful Finnish gems. During the Romantic era, the guitar was a favorite instrument in salons, and this concert features the nobility of guitars, including La Perla, Finland’s only Torres guitar from 1882. This instrument naturally suits the music of Granados and Albéniz heard in the concert but also adapts beautifully to more modern compositions.

Helsinki Guitar Duo

Rody van Gemert, guitar

Jose Casallas, guitar

The salon buffet opens 1 hour before the event.

Program

Isaac Albeniz (1860 – 1909): Bajo la Palmera Op 232 No3 

Enrique Granados (1867 – 1916): Danzas españolas Op 37
Oriental
Rondalla Aragonesa

Joaquin Rodrigo (1901 – 1999): Aranjuez, ma pensée 

(Tema del Adagio del Concierto de Aranjuez)

Jukka Kaakkomäki (1970 – ): African rhapsodies

Intermission

Jean Sibelius (1865 – 1957): Valse triste

Jukka Kaakkomäki: Choral et Passacaglia

Pekka Jalkanen(1945 -):: Traatena terne tsaave
I Ku ten teń
II Liinaharja hevonen 
III Vihavenu