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16-Nov-2012
Finnish Accordion Association 60th Anniversary Celebration - Finlandby Minna Plihtari |
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  The Finnish Accordion Association (Suomen Harmonikkaliitto - SHL) celebrates its 60th Anniversary Concert on Saturday 17th November in the Tampere Hall.Performing are: - Finnish Youth Accordion Ensemble, the Prize Winner in the Pula competition in Croatia 2011 (photo above) - Maria Kalaniemi & Timo Alakotila - Sami Hopponen, 1st Prize in the "Golden Accordion" 2007 - Viivi Maria Saarenkylä, 1st Prize in the "Golden Accordion" 2010 - Jonna Pirttijoki, Master of Music, one of the top singer & accordionist - Julia Suihkola, 2nd Prize in the "Golden Accordion" 2012 - Kalle Makkonen, 1st Prize in the children's "Silver Accordion" in 2012 The Finnish Accordion Association (SHL) was founded in 1952 and the first President was Leander Norrback (picture right). Today, there are some 4,500 members all over Finland, including professional members as well as accordion amateurs. Approximately 60 regional member associations are also involved in the national association. Their two biggest annual events are: - Ships Cruise, Turku to Stockholm, the worlds most popular accordion cruise with 2,500 guests and performers. - Sata-Häme Soi Festival, known for the Golden and Silver accordion competitions and the International Primus Ikaalinen Competition. The Finnish Accordion Association is a member of the CIA since 1959. |