This unique project of Czech guitar duo Siempre Nuevo (Matěj Freml & Patrick Vacík) combines the beauty of two seemingly completely different countries and cultures: on the one hand, there are the compositions of well-known Czech greats Antonín Dvořák and Leoš Janáček performed in original arrangements for two guitars and vocals, while on the other hand, the listener will hear authentic arrangements of songs by Chabuca Granda, the most famous Peruvian "chansonnier" of all time, whose work has undoubtedly contributed to the unprecedented spread of Peruvian musical culture throughout the world. All of this is linked by the final song Perú, mi amor by the Czech composer, traveller, photographer and adventurer Eduard Ingriš, who used this song to express his love for his second home, which just happened to be the beautiful and diverse Peru.

The duo Siempre Nuevo (Matěj Freml & Patrick Vacík) plays original compositions as well as adaptations for two guitars. Their repertoire includes an equal measure of works of the renaissance, baroque and classical period right up to compositions of the romantic and contemporary periods. This diversity and the fresh, expressive interpretations often were subject of praise from audiences and critics.

As part of the „Perú, mi amor" project, the audience will be introduced also to the successful mezzo-soprano Bella Adamova, a rising star not only of the Czech singing scene, Her almost unlimited range of colours and refined work with dynamics perfectly harmonise with the delicate and crystalline sound of the guitars. Together they create perhaps the most beautiful musical combination in the world - the human voice accompanied by classical guitar.

 

The invitation is enclosed.

Free admission, no registration required.

 

The concert is organized by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki.

The concert has been supported by the Embassy of Peru in Finland.

The concert has been sponsored by VAFO Group, a leading European producer of superpremium pet food.