The 2015 CMS International Conference in Stockholm and Helsinki

News

May 27, 2015

In June 17-24, the 2015 CMS International Conference will happen in Stockholm and Helsinki. There are lots of fascinating lectures, and I’m happy to announce that also kantele will be represented. From the CMS website: “..In addition to presentations by our own membership, keynote lectures and performances will give us the opportunity to learn about music education in Sweden and Finland; enjoy the music of Christian Lindberg, one of Sweden’s most prominent international musicians; and hear the nyckelharpa and the kantele, traditional instruments of these lands..”

On Tuesday, June 23,  An Introduction to the Kantele:

5:15–6:00 pm
T-Auditorium (Sibelius Academy)
Keynote Lecture-Recital
An Introduction to the Kantele
Arja Kastinen (Finland)

Chair: Don Bowyer (Arkansas State University)