19.9.2016
Helsinki Baroque Orchestra Tours Asia
Helsinki Baroque Orchestra breaks new ground this season by touring extensively in Asia. The orchestra has been invited to perform at several notable venues in South Korea, Japan and China.
The first of the three debuts took place already in July and August when HeBO played three concerts at the Pyeongchang Festival in South Korea, directed by Aapo Häkkinen. The soloist was Sunhae Im who debuted in the Early Music Series in Finland in 2014, and is currently based in Berlin. This programme of Bach was also performed in Finland at the BRQ Vantaa Festival.
Coming up in October: the famous Suntory Hall in Tokyo and two concerts at the Bandai Music Festival in Japan, followed by a return to South Korea – this time for two concerts at the Tongyeong Concert Hall. The soloist will be Johannes Pramsohler, a Paris based Italian violinist. In addition to Bach, Handel and Telemann, the programme includes pieces by Johan Helmich Roman, the ”Swedish Handel” with Finnish roots.
In December HeBO will embark on a tour of China, with confirmed dates at Harbin Concert Hall, Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre, Tianjin Grand Theatre, and Dunhuang Grand Theatre. The programme includes HeBO’s core material: Bach and Vivaldi. HeBO’s regular guest, Baroque violin superstar Dmitry Sinkovsky will be the soloist.
The tour concludes back in Finland with concerts on the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. These concerts are part of the official Suomi 100 – Finland centenary celebrations. At the same time, they mark the beginning of HeBO’s own 20-year anniversary celebrations.
Tickets to the popular New Year’s concerts are available from September 26.