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12-Jun-2009
Mika Vayrynen performs at the 20th Annual Sibelius Festival - Finlandby Kevin Friedrich |
 Finnish accordionist Mika Väyrynen performed on four concerts at the recent Loviisa Sibelius Festival. The 20th anniversary of this annual event, the opening concert on June 3rd was broadcast live on national radio, with a recording of the broadcast available until July 3rd. Mika0609yleAt this concert, Mika performed the World Premiere of Jouni Kaipainen´s ‘Placido Op.68’, for solo accordion, with the work receiving many positive reviews. On June 4th, Mika performed works by Bernhard Molique with world renowned pianist Alexander Melnikow. On June 5th Mika switched to bandoneon perform Tango with Norwegian musicians including Atle Sponberg (violin) and Knut Erik Sundqvist (Double Bass), a concert which drew excited response from the audience. For the final concert on June 6th, Mika performed movements of Leos Janacek´s Suite ‘On an Over-Grown Path’. Currently Mika is recording his upcoming CD in Ikaalinen, followed by a studio recording of Kaipainen’s new work at the NBC Studios back in Helsinki. |