On May 2\u20133, the SoundScapes #5 festival at Louhisali, Espoo Cultural Centre, brings together domestic and international virtuosos of modern improvised music. Exciting artist constellations, formed from this 13-member ensemble, will take the audience on a two-day journey through fascinating, spontaneously created soundscapes. Here, there are no predetermined rules \u2013 an open mind, quick reactions, and the courage to dive into the unknown are the festival\u2019s driving forces. During the concerts, music is born in the moment, making each performance a unique experience.<\/p>\n
The festival\u2019s artistic ensemble features, among others, pioneering figures in improvisational music such as Giancarlo Schiaffini and Philipp Wachsmann. The artistic soul and creator of the SoundScapes festival concept is Finnish saxophonist Harri Sj\u00f6str\u00f6m, who will also perform at the event. Since the 1980s, Sj\u00f6str\u00f6m has been active in Berlin, playing a key role in promoting improvised music as well as fostering artistic networks and collaborations.<\/p>\n
SoundScapes #5 is more than just a concert \u2013 it is a unique, interactive artistic experience where the audience is an integral part of the whole. The festival transcends boundaries, not only musically but also between cultures and forms of expression, creating a deep dialogue through improvisation and collective listening. Explore the published program and artist lineups!<\/p>\n
Helsinki Jazz assists Espoo Cultural Centre with practical arrangements.<\/p>\n
Doors open at 18:45 18:45
\nConcert duration approx. 2h 15 min<\/p>\n
Liz Allbee<\/strong>: trumpet First part \/ 60 min\/ 15 min per group<\/strong><\/p>\n Calcagnile \u2013 Edwards \u2013 Freedman \u2013 Kaufmann \u2013 K\u00e4\u00e4ri\u00e4inen<\/strong> Lumiuni (duo) We Meet Again (duo) Just Eik\u00e4 Melkeen (kvartetti) T\u00e4htityt\u00f6t (trio) Three Meters Dog (trio) Pikkupalat (duo) Maustepojat (quintet) <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On May 2\u20133, the SoundScapes #5 festival at Louhisali, Espoo Cultural Centre, brings together domestic and international virtuosos of modern improvised music. Exciting artist constellations, formed from this 13-member ensemble, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5639,"template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_tribe_events_status":"","_tribe_events_status_reason":"","_tribe_events_is_hybrid":"","_tribe_events_is_virtual":"","_tribe_events_virtual_video_source":"","_tribe_events_virtual_embed_video":"","_tribe_events_virtual_linked_button_text":"","_tribe_events_virtual_linked_button":"","_tribe_events_virtual_show_embed_at":"","_tribe_events_virtual_show_embed_to":[],"_tribe_events_virtual_show_on_event":"","_tribe_events_virtual_show_on_views":"","_tribe_events_virtual_url":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"tribe_events_cat":[],"class_list":["post-5652","tribe_events","type-tribe_events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tribe-recurring-event","tribe-recurring-event-child"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nCristiano Calcagnile<\/strong>: drums & percussion
\nSergio Castrill\u00f3n<\/strong>: cello
\nJohn Edwards<\/strong>: double bass
\nLori Freedman<\/strong>: bass clarinet
\nAchim Kaufmann<\/strong>: piano
\nVeli Kujala<\/strong>: accordion
\nJukka K\u00e4\u00e4ri\u00e4inen<\/strong>: guitar & electronics
\nLibero Mureddu<\/strong>: piano
\nGiancarlo Schiaffini<\/strong>: trombone
\nHarri Sj\u00f6str\u00f6m<\/strong>: soprano and sopranino saxophone
\nEls Vandeweyer<\/strong>: vibraphone & percussion
\nPhilipp Wachsmann<\/strong>: violin & electronics<\/p>\nProgram \u2013 Friday, May 2, 2025<\/h2>\n
The Eternal Beginning (quintet)<\/h3>\n
\nDrums & percussion \u2013 double bass \u2013 bass clarinet \u2013 piano \u2013 guitar & electronics<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Allbee \u2013 Castrill\u00f3n
\n<\/strong>trumpet – cello<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Mureddu – Wachsmann
\n<\/strong>Piano \u2013 violin & electronics<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Kujala – Schiaffini \u2013 Sj\u00f6str\u00f6m – Vandeweyer
\n<\/strong>Accordion \u2013 trombone \u2013 soprano & sopranino saxophone \u2013 vibraphone<\/p>\nSecond part\/ 60 min\/ 15 min per group<\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>Allbee – Freedman – Vandeweyer
\n<\/strong>Trumpet \u2013 bass clarinet \u2013 vibraphone<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Castrill\u00f3n – Kaufmann \u2013 Kujala
\n<\/strong>Cello \u2013 piano \u2013 accordion<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Schiaffini – Wachsmann
\n<\/strong>Trombone \u2013 violin & electronics<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Calcagnile – Edwards – K\u00e4\u00e4ri\u00e4inen – Mureddu \u2013 Sj\u00f6str\u00f6m
\n<\/strong>Drums & percussion \u2013 double bass \u2013 guitar & electronics – piano \u2013 soprano & sopranino saxophone<\/p>\n