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11:00 AM "Finnish
1 & 2 Row Accordion Folk Musician Championship "
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Twenty
Two contestants took part in this years One and Two Row Accordion Folk
Music Championships which
were held in five different categories, including 12 years and under,
15 years and under, 18 years and under, Open age and the Veteran category
for players 50 years and older.
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panel of four judges including Johanna Juho, Teppo Välimäki,
Anne-Marie Kivimäki and Risto Ala-Ikkelä listended as contestants
were required to play two (2) Finnish compositions held in two rounds.
Typical of the Finnish competitions, at the end of each piece the MC
took the opportunity to interview the contestant asking informal questions
about the choice of music, length of study and hobbies. Not only did
this give the judges a chance to work, it also made it quite interesting
and often entertaining for the audience.
Most of the contestants dressed in traditional costumes for their performances.
Below are some of the contestants in the 12 year and under category.
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| Below are some of the contestants
in the 15 year and under category. |
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| Below are some of the contestants
in the 18 year and under category. |
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| Below are some of the contestants
in the Open category. |
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| Below are some of the contestants
in the 50 years and over category. |
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Results
are as follows:
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Name |
From |
Total
Points |
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12 Years and Under (born July 2, 1990 or later) |
| 1. |
Anne
Lahti |
Alavus |
161 points |
| 2. |
Eveliina
Uitto |
Kauhajoki |
155 points |
| 3. |
Kaisa-Lotta
Leppänen |
Hämeenlinna |
143.5
points |
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| Category:
15 Years and Under (born July 2, 1987 or later) |
| 1. |
Emilia
Mäkelä |
Kaustinen |
190 points |
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Lauri
Kotamäki |
Lakaluoma |
174.5
points |
| 3. |
Sonja
Nousiainen |
Siivikkala |
164.5
points |
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| Category:
18 Years and Under (born July 2, 1984 or later) |
| 1. |
Ali Välimäki |
Kantvik |
178 points |
| 2. |
Jonna
Hilden |
Tampere |
149 points |
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| Category:
Open Age |
| 1. |
Merja
Leinonen |
Niinimaa |
183 points |
| 2. |
Heikki
Huhtasalo |
Jämijärvi |
163 points |
| 3. |
Elli
Poikkijoki |
Alavus |
127 points |
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50 Years and Over |
| 1. |
Usko
Välimäki |
Kantvik |
186 points |
| 2. |
Veikko
Toppari |
Seinäjoki |
130 points |
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Lauri
Hytönen |
Rautalampi |
149 points |
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Winners:
Emilia Mäkelä, Ali Välimäki, Anne Lahti, Merja Leinonen
and Usko Välimäki
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1:00
PM "Music in the Festival Park"
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 A
capacity audience enjoyed the bright sunshine and mild breezes at the
after of Music in the Festival Park as non-stop entertainment enticed
people to dance and enjoy the glorious Finnish Summer afternoon.
Some of the artists to play were: Kauhajoki Young Accordionists, Laponie
Singing and Playing Group and others.
Among the happy concert goers were these two children dancing to the
music of the Kauhajoki Young Accordionists Band.
Each afternoon features nonstop accordion music at both the Festival
Park Stage as well as at the outdoor garden style Accordion Pub allowing
attendees to enjoy the outdoor setting and sunshine.
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5:00
PM "Final Rehearsal for the Silver and Golden Accordion"
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Each of
the contestants in the Silver and Golden Accordion Awards staged their
final rehearsal before the live broadcast on the competition finals.
The dress rehearsal was staged before a full audience who caught a glimpse
of how a TV production is put together.
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8:00
PM "The Silver and Golden Accordion 2003"
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Janne
Mäkinen Wins the Golden Accordion Award
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9:00
PM "Veli-Mati Järvenpää
TexMex Trio"
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 Accordionist
Veli-Mati Järvenpää
and his band entertained at the Accordion Pub where people danced the
night away to the lively beat of Veli-Mati's 3 piece Tex Mex Trio. |
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11:00
PM "Tiit Kalluste Jump Band Jazz Concert in Oma Tupa"
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 For
the second year running and back by popular request, the popular Estonian
Jazz group Tiit Kalluste Jump Band from Tallin were featured at the
Oma Tupa in an evening of Jazz.
The Tiit Kalluste Jump Band features Tiit Kalluste on accordion, Villu
Veski on Tenor Saxaphone, Ain Varts on guitar, Taavo Remmel on Bass
and Toomas Rull on drums.
The Jump Band is known as one of the best in the Baltic area with their
warm blend of swing jazz. Accordionist Tiit Kalluste teaches accordion
at the George Ots Jazz Conservatory, where he teaches Jazz and improvisation
and chairs the association of accordionists in Tallin. |
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In and
Around Ikaalinen
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 What
better place to live for a bird in Ikaalinen, than to live in an Accordion
Bird Nest of course. Having already nested this season, this trendy
Ikaalinen accomodation currently has a Vacancy sign out.
This nest is anchored to a tree just outside the windows of the Finnish
Accordion Association and the Finnish Accordion Institute Headquarters. |
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