Esplan Lava Summer Theatre, Helsinki
A harpsichord was played in the Kapeli Cafe, which started the musical tradition on the Esplanade. In 1887, a bandstand and seats for spectators were built in front of the restaurant, where a military vocal ensemble under the direction of conductor Alexey Apostol performed for more than 20 years.
![Esplan Lava Esplan Lava Summer Theater, Helsinki](http://ps1.lpsphoto.top/13/0816/121811.jpg)
Today, musicians from the Finnish army perform at the Esplan Lava Summer Theater. Traditionally, military bands perform in Helsinki from June to August - we have already seen one of these processions in the market square.
![Esplan Lava Esplan Lava Summer Theater, Helsinki](http://ps1.lpsphoto.top/13/0816/121459.jpg)
The vocal ensemble of the end of the last century was replaced by a group with modern equipment. Free events are usually held here on Saturday afternoons in the summer. Unfortunately, my time didn't allow me to wait for the concert to start.
![Esplan Lava Esplan Lava Summer Theater, Helsinki](http://ps1.lpsphoto.top/13/0816/121433.jpg)