Eva Väljots and Arja will play old kanteletunes transcribed by A. O. Väisänen in the beginning of the 20th century. The concerts are part of Eva’s graduation concerts in Estonia. One concert in Tallinn on the 7th of June (Estonian Theatre and Music Museum, at 5 p.m.) and the other concert in Viljandi (Pärimusmuusika Ait) […]
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Slow Art Day, April 14, 2018
March 25, 2018
An international event encouraging people to look at art slowly. The Ateneum Art Museum invites people to spend time relaxing and enjoying art – art always has time for you. Admission is included in the museum entrance fee or with a Museum Card. Enjoy a multi-sensory experience: Arja improvises on kanteles in the gallery 15, […]
Read more...Aino-score available
March 15, 2018
A tune for kantele orchestra (kanteles from 5 to 39 strings) and singers. From traditional themes arranged by Arja Kastinen (2017). You can download the score and all parts for 5 € from here. A performance of “Aino” (begins from 3’14”):
Read more...Music & well-being – two special kantele courses in the summer of 2018
December 01, 2017
In the summer of 2018, we will have two very special kantele weekends, during which we will combine music and the thought of overall well-being. Small kanteles (from 5 through 15 strings) are excellent instruments both for beginners and for advanced musicians. It is easy to enjoy making music with them only after few hours […]
Read more...Towards the Light – Cheick Cissokho and Arja Kastinen, Nov 5, at the Café Sonck in Helsinki
October 08, 2017
The 30th Etnosoi! Festival celebrations November 1-12, 2017 in Helsinki and Tampere. You can find the whole programme in here. On All Saint’s Day weekend we’ll gather in peace and friendship to enjoy the dialogue between kantele and kora. Arja Kastinen, a true expert in meditative kantele playing, meets Cheick Cissokho, a master of the […]
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