Virta - Roberts Balanas

Thu 8.10.2026 at 19.00
Snellman Hall / Snellman Music Centre, Kokkola

Roberts Balanas
electric violin

Johann Sebastian Bach
• excerpts from Concerto for Two Violins BWV 1043
Steve Reich
• Duet
Freddie Mercury
• Bohemian Rhapsody
Jabeau
• New work for electric violin, electronics and string orchestra
(2026, world premiere, commissioned by KPKO)
Steve Reich
(arr. R. Balanas)
• New York Counterpoint for violin and orchestra

Electric violinist Roberts Balanas performs with the Central Ostrobothnia Chamber Orchestra in a programme spanning Bach's concerto for two violins, Reich's Duet, Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, and the world premiere of Jabeau's new work - a piece written for electric violin, electronics and string orchestra, commissioned by KPKO for 2026.

After the concert, the evening continues at restaurant Dolce, where wine, soft drinks and open jamming for all are available.

Standard ticket: 32 €
Pensioner: 26 €
Student, schoolchild, unemployed: 13 €
Service charge included in price.
Tickets at the door: 34 € / 28 € / 14 €