What does it bring when "W"est meets "E"ast?
"WE" brings harmony.
"WE" brings harmony.
Formed in 2019 and based in Espoo, Finland, the vivid WE Guitar Duo consists of Chinese guitarist-composer Yunjia Liu and Finnish guitarist Mikko Zibulski. The music character of the Duo is lyrical, romantic, sentimental, lively and inspiring. The style includes classical music, world music, folk music, and contemporary music. The Duo is devoted to merging the Western and Eastern music world and bridging the gaps in between by presenting various musical elements as integrity.
Past
2024
Oct 11th, 6pm
Sipoon Äänet International Guitar Festival
WE Guitar Duo
Topeliussali, Pohjoinen koulutie 2, 04130 Sipoo
Sipoon Äänet International Guitar Festival
WE Guitar Duo
Topeliussali, Pohjoinen koulutie 2, 04130 Sipoo
Rantaraitti Soi! Music Festival
Jun 7th
12pm Terrace Concert, Gallen-Kallela Museum
&
Surprise Concert
Jun 8th, 1pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm
Espoonlahti Pop-up Concerts
Jun 7th
12pm Terrace Concert, Gallen-Kallela Museum
&
Surprise Concert
Jun 8th, 1pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm
Espoonlahti Pop-up Concerts
Spring 2024 / Autumn 2023
World Music Tour in "WE"Guitar Concerts
School Concert Tour in Espoo
2024
- Hansakallion koulu, May 21st, 9:20am
- Storängens skola åk 7-9, May 27th, 10.15am
2023
- Storängens skola åk 1-6, Oct 2nd, 9am
- Aarnivalkean koulu, Oct 4th, 9am
- Jupperin koulu, Oct 10, 9:15am
- Jalavapuiston koulu, Nov 15th, 10:15am
Sponsored by Konstsamfundet and Eugène, Elisabeth och Birgit Nygréns stiftelse
World Music Tour in "WE"Guitar Concerts
School Concert Tour in Espoo
2024
- Hansakallion koulu, May 21st, 9:20am
- Storängens skola åk 7-9, May 27th, 10.15am
2023
- Storängens skola åk 1-6, Oct 2nd, 9am
- Aarnivalkean koulu, Oct 4th, 9am
- Jupperin koulu, Oct 10, 9:15am
- Jalavapuiston koulu, Nov 15th, 10:15am
Sponsored by Konstsamfundet and Eugène, Elisabeth och Birgit Nygréns stiftelse
2023
WE Guitar Duo Concerts in Nature
Espoo City Service
Nov 8th, 1pm
Nov 20th, 12:30pm
Espoon sairaala, Finland
Espoo City Service
Nov 8th, 1pm
Nov 20th, 12:30pm
Espoon sairaala, Finland
Jul 26th, 18:30
"WE" Guitar Concert
Loviisa, Finland
"WE" Guitar Concert
Loviisa, Finland
School concert for academic year 2022–2023
"Ladies" Project
Guitar, Visual Arts, Literature
Order our concert here!
Produced by Konserttikeskus Finland
"Ladies" Project
Guitar, Visual Arts, Literature
Order our concert here!
Produced by Konserttikeskus Finland
May 25th, 18:00
Latin American Guitar Festival
feat. WE Guitar Duo and Fabio de Oliveira
Organized by Aurinko Música de Latinoamérica
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Pieni Sali, Malmitalo, Helsinki
Latin American Guitar Festival
feat. WE Guitar Duo and Fabio de Oliveira
Organized by Aurinko Música de Latinoamérica
Click here to buy ticket
Pieni Sali, Malmitalo, Helsinki
2022
Sep 24th, 7pm
Chinese National Day Online Gala Show
feat. WE Guitar Duo
Chinese National Day Online Gala Show
feat. WE Guitar Duo
Sep 20th, 7pm
"WE" Guitar Concert
Brouwer | Reis | Takemitsu | Boccherini | Ponce | Chen | Bellinati | Fellow
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Luotsikatu 5, 00160 Helsinki, Finland
"WE" Guitar Concert
Brouwer | Reis | Takemitsu | Boccherini | Ponce | Chen | Bellinati | Fellow
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Luotsikatu 5, 00160 Helsinki, Finland
Aug 23th-27th
Espoo 50 Celebration | Espoo Juhlii!
"Ladies" Project
Aug 23rd, 10am - Entresse Library
Aug 25th, 10am - Iso Omena Library
Espoo Day, Aug 27th, 11am - Sello Library
2pm - Tapiola Library
Support us and get a Reward!
Sponsored by Espoo City
Espoo 50 Celebration | Espoo Juhlii!
"Ladies" Project
Aug 23rd, 10am - Entresse Library
Aug 25th, 10am - Iso Omena Library
Espoo Day, Aug 27th, 11am - Sello Library
2pm - Tapiola Library
Support us and get a Reward!
Sponsored by Espoo City
Aug 11th, 7pm
"WE" Guitar Concert
When "W"est meets "E"ast, "WE" brings harmony!
World Music – Italy | China | Spain | Japan | Brazil
Sibbo Old Church, Finland
"WE" Guitar Concert
When "W"est meets "E"ast, "WE" brings harmony!
World Music – Italy | China | Spain | Japan | Brazil
Sibbo Old Church, Finland
"WE" Guitar Duo Concerts in Nature
Nature Concert Series in Espoo
Nature Concert Series in Espoo
Jul 2nd, 5pm - Kirkkopuisto Kirkkopuisto 5, 02770 Espoo
Jul 9th, 2pm - Latokasken asukaspuisto Lehtikaskentie 7, 02340 Espoo
Jul 30th, 2pm - Kotiportinpuisto Kurkihirrentie 6, 02330 Espoo
Aug 6th, 2pm - Eestinaukio Eestinahde 1, 02280 Espoo
World music – Spain | Brazil | Cuba | Japan | Italy | Mexico | China | Germany
Jul 9th, 2pm - Latokasken asukaspuisto Lehtikaskentie 7, 02340 Espoo
Jul 30th, 2pm - Kotiportinpuisto Kurkihirrentie 6, 02330 Espoo
Aug 6th, 2pm - Eestinaukio Eestinahde 1, 02280 Espoo
World music – Spain | Brazil | Cuba | Japan | Italy | Mexico | China | Germany
Collaborative Visual Artists:
Juan Antonio Muro
Anna Stankevich
Alex Markwith
Sponsored by Alli Paasikivi Foundation
Juan Antonio Muro
Anna Stankevich
Alex Markwith
Sponsored by Alli Paasikivi Foundation
Jun 24th, 6pm
"Synesthesia"
Experimental Performance with Live Canvas Painting and Classical Guitar
feat. WE Guitar Duo & Alex Markwith
Kokkokallio, Särkiniemenpuisto, Lauttasaari, 00210 Helsinki
Sponsored by Helsinki City
"Synesthesia"
Experimental Performance with Live Canvas Painting and Classical Guitar
feat. WE Guitar Duo & Alex Markwith
Kokkokallio, Särkiniemenpuisto, Lauttasaari, 00210 Helsinki
Sponsored by Helsinki City
May 24th, 12:40pm
"Ladies" Project
Guitar, Visual Arts, and Literature
feat. WE Guitar Duo
Kruununhaka Upper School, Helsinki
"Ladies" Project
Guitar, Visual Arts, and Literature
feat. WE Guitar Duo
Kruununhaka Upper School, Helsinki
April
"WE" Guitar Concert
School Concert Series in Espoo
April 6th, 9am – Alberga Skola
April 7th, 10am – Bemböle Skola
April 12th, 9am – Karamalmens Skola
April 13th, 9am – Smedsby Skola
Sponsored by Sortavala Foundation
"WE" Guitar Concert
School Concert Series in Espoo
April 6th, 9am – Alberga Skola
April 7th, 10am – Bemböle Skola
April 12th, 9am – Karamalmens Skola
April 13th, 9am – Smedsby Skola
Sponsored by Sortavala Foundation
Mar 31st, 10:00am
"Ladies" Project
Guitar, Visual Arts, and Literature
feat. WE Guitar Duo
Ressun peruskoulu, Helsinki
"Ladies" Project
Guitar, Visual Arts, and Literature
feat. WE Guitar Duo
Ressun peruskoulu, Helsinki
2021
Sep 24, 8pm
CSSA-Finland's Mid-Autumn Festival
& National Day Online Gala Show
feat. WE Guitar Duo
CSSA-Finland's Mid-Autumn Festival
& National Day Online Gala Show
feat. WE Guitar Duo
Aug 28, 12pm (starting time)
WE Guitar Duo Concerts in Nature
Espoo Day
Kirkkopuisto, Latokasken asukaspuisto, Kotiportinpuisto, Eestinaukio
Sponsored by Espoo City
WE Guitar Duo Concerts in Nature
Espoo Day
Kirkkopuisto, Latokasken asukaspuisto, Kotiportinpuisto, Eestinaukio
Sponsored by Espoo City
© WE Guitar Duo
© Henrik Holmström
Guitarist
Yunjia Liu
- Guitarist, Composer, Singer, Producer -
With deep love and strong passion in music, Yunjia Liu (stage name: J. Hermit) enjoys every moment being an independent artist. She was born in China and studied Bachelor of Music (Classical Guitar) at the University of Melbourne with Tonié Field from 2013 to 2016. Yunjia moved to Germany in 2017 and completed studying Master of Music (Guitar Soloist and Composition) at University of Music Detmold. She lives in Finland since July 2020.
Yunjia Liu’s music is deeply influenced by the philosophical ideas such as Minimalism, Taoism, Yin-Yang and the inspirations of Nature. Her multidisciplinary projects focus on theatre, dancing, painting, and poetry. Her music style includes classical music, traditional Asian music, contemporary music, folk music, as well as free improvisatory music and electronic music. She has been giving concerts in Germany, France, Finland, Hungary, England, Australia, and China.
Yunjia Liu
- Guitarist, Composer, Singer, Producer -
With deep love and strong passion in music, Yunjia Liu (stage name: J. Hermit) enjoys every moment being an independent artist. She was born in China and studied Bachelor of Music (Classical Guitar) at the University of Melbourne with Tonié Field from 2013 to 2016. Yunjia moved to Germany in 2017 and completed studying Master of Music (Guitar Soloist and Composition) at University of Music Detmold. She lives in Finland since July 2020.
Yunjia Liu’s music is deeply influenced by the philosophical ideas such as Minimalism, Taoism, Yin-Yang and the inspirations of Nature. Her multidisciplinary projects focus on theatre, dancing, painting, and poetry. Her music style includes classical music, traditional Asian music, contemporary music, folk music, as well as free improvisatory music and electronic music. She has been giving concerts in Germany, France, Finland, Hungary, England, Australia, and China.
Guitarist
Mikko Zibulski
Finnish classical guitarist Mikko Zibulski took his first steps into the classical guitar world in Kouvola Music Institute, Finland, at the age of 7. Years after, in 2014, he graduated in Music pedagogy in Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki, thereafter continuing his studies in the Royal Conservatory of Music, Denmark. After finishing his studies in Denmark, Mikko continued studies in Sibelius-Academy, Helsinki, Finland, finally graduating in 2019, achieving his second Master of Music title. Currently Mikko teaches classical guitar in the Porvoo Music Institute.
Mikko Zibulski has given concerts in various countries such as: Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Spain, China, India...
Press Photo
Nature Series
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Studio Series
© Ilkka Salonen
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Video
Jongo
P. Bellinati
P. Bellinati
"Micropiezas No. 5"
(Melody from "Broder Jakob")
P. Bellinati
(Melody from "Broder Jakob")
P. Bellinati
A Boy Named Hiroshima
T. Takemitsu
T. Takemitsu
Valses Poeticos
E. Granados
E. Granados
Duo in G, Op. 34, No.2 – Rondo
F. Carulli
F. Carulli
Duo in G, Op. 34, No.2 – Largo
F. Carulli
F. Carulli
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