Sergio Castrillón solo

Sergio Castrillón is a cellist and composer deeply dedicated to improvised and experimental music. Within his career Sergio has collaborated with a big number of Finnish and international improvisers and composers, from diverse music genres and in a variety of ensembles.

Sergio also performs actively as a solo improviser, featuring in festivals, series of concerts, and music happenings around the globe. In his performances and recordings, Sergio uses different kinds of self made cello modifications, a “campanula” made by Eero Ristilä, the “skillo” built by Andrew Bentley, and the “sercello” designed by himself in collaboration with luthier Markko Sunni.

Thanks to these diverse projects and his innovative approaches, Sergio Castrillón has established himself as one of the central figures of his generation in the field of cello improvisation and experimental cello music.

Photo: Sakari Puhakka

The concert is supported by City of Helsinki, Svenska Kulturfonden and The Finnish Music Foundation.