Finland 100 Concert

On the 6th of December, 1917, Finland became an independent state. This independence was hard won after many years of struggling under both Swedish and Russian rule. This year sees the celebration of 100 years of independence and ISM Finland is joining the festivities by hosting a Finland 100 concert with the European School of Helsinki.

At 18:00 on March 16th, ISM Finland and ESH will host an hour long concert with performances by both students and teachers of Finnish folk and Finnish-composed music. Everyone is welcome! So come and join us for a musical celebration of Finland!

You can join the Facebook event here or stay up to date with our news by liking our Facebook page.

You should also be sure to check out the official Suomi 100 / Finland 100 website for all sorts of activities and festivities happening throughout the year.

Introducing: Melisa Cano, ISM piano teacher

1. Where are you from and what instruments do you play? I am from Spain and I play the piano.
   
   
2. If you weren’t a musician what would you be doing? Maybe I would be and architect.
    
3. Where did you study? I studied at the “Higher Conservatory of Music Eduardo Martínez Torner” in Spain.
    
4. Where are you studying now? I am studying at Metropolia University, but I will finish my studies here this year.
    
5. Tea or coffee? Tea.
    
6. Cats or dogs? I definitely prefer cats!
    
7. Salad or Pizza? Both are great.
    
8. What is your favourite country to visit? Spain, I always go there when I am on holidays.
    
9. Do you have hobbies? Drawing and reading.
    
10. Do you have any pets? What are their names? I have a cat in Spain who is already 17 years old! He is called “Gato” (cat in Spanish).