European Folk Day – September the 23rd

European Folk Day: 23rd September 2023

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Finland’s Folk Music: a Scottish-Finnish Introduction

September 23 @ 15:00 - 16:30 CET (Europe)

We all know Finland’s greatest musical export; but what else is there to Finnish music besides Sibelius? What does Finland’s folk music sound like and how’s it played? Come and find out at St Cecilia’s Hall on Saturday 23rd September, 15:00–16:30:

15:00: Come and Try the 5-string kantele – the quintessential folk instrument of Finland

16:00: An informal set of tunes from Finnish folk music ‘Mecca’, Kaustinen

Presented by the Scottish-Finnish Society, as part of Edinburgh Doors Open Day and European Folk Day.

Details

Date:
September 23
Time:
15:00 - 16:30
CET (Europe)
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Organisation

Scottish-Finnish Society
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Other

Your Name
Toby Hawks

Venue

St Cecilia’s Hall
50 Niddry Street
Edinburgh, EH1 1LG United Kingdom
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Phone:
0131 650 2600
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