Sibelius Academy Accordion Festival: From a Spark to a Celebration of Song
The collaboration with Finnish composers started by Professor Matti Rantanen, founder of the Sibelius Academy’s accordion class, has caused a musical chain reaction
You can watch a free live stream of the concert on Youtube, 26 March, 13–15.
Watch a free live stream of the concert.
This has resulted in a steady stream of new works that find new forms of expression for the accordion. Performances are given by students, alumni and teachers of the Sibelius Academy. In collaboration with the Finnish Association for Accordion Teachers.
Performers
- Janne Valkeajoki
- Pilvi Huhta
- Vilma Wiren
- Minna Ristamäki
- Kiia-Maria Piispa
- Janne Järvilehto
- Soile Närhi
- Elina Leskelä
- Maria Kalaniemi
- Heidi Luosujärvi
- Petteri Waris
Programme
- Magnus Lindberg, Jeux d’anches
- Herman Rechberger, Minirendezvous
- Heikki Valpola, Maassako marjani makaavi (san. Kanteletar)
- trad. sov. Matti Rantanen, Surullinen polska Jalasjärveltä
- Heikki Valpola, Pyyhkeeseen kirjailtu runo (san. Ilpo Tiihonen)
- Ilkka Kuusisto, Hymnit
- Einojuhani Rautavaara, Pelimannit
- Harri Vuori , Suden hetki
- Kalaniemi-Jokinen-trad, Suden tuutusta Alonen kautta Grönlundin Kustaan polkkaan
- Jukka Tiensuu, Aion
Further information: Matti Leisma
Sibelius Academy Accordion Festival
Sibelius Academy students and teachers will join forces to educate audiences on the 200-year history of the accordion and the wide range of accordion music, including everything from folk music to the latest chamber music.
You can watch a free live stream of the concert on Youtube, 26 March, 13–15.
Watch a free live stream of the concert.
This has resulted in a steady stream of new works that find new forms of expression for the accordion. Performances are given by students, alumni and teachers of the Sibelius Academy. In collaboration with the Finnish Association for Accordion Teachers.
Performers
- Janne Valkeajoki
- Pilvi Huhta
- Vilma Wiren
- Minna Ristamäki
- Kiia-Maria Piispa
- Janne Järvilehto
- Soile Närhi
- Elina Leskelä
- Maria Kalaniemi
- Heidi Luosujärvi
- Petteri Waris
Programme
- Magnus Lindberg, Jeux d’anches
- Herman Rechberger, Minirendezvous
- Heikki Valpola, Maassako marjani makaavi (san. Kanteletar)
- trad. sov. Matti Rantanen, Surullinen polska Jalasjärveltä
- Heikki Valpola, Pyyhkeeseen kirjailtu runo (san. Ilpo Tiihonen)
- Ilkka Kuusisto, Hymnit
- Einojuhani Rautavaara, Pelimannit
- Harri Vuori , Suden hetki
- Kalaniemi-Jokinen-trad, Suden tuutusta Alonen kautta Grönlundin Kustaan polkkaan
- Jukka Tiensuu, Aion
Further information: Matti Leisma
Sibelius Academy Accordion Festival
Sibelius Academy students and teachers will join forces to educate audiences on the 200-year history of the accordion and the wide range of accordion music, including everything from folk music to the latest chamber music.