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18-Sep-2016
Mika Väyrynen performs World Premiereby Kevin Friedrich |
 Finnish accordionist Mika Vayrynen recently appeared at the The Loviisa Sibelius Festival where he performed the world premiere of Paavo Korpijaakko´s work "Niin Kauan Minä Tramppaan" for Accordion and String Quintet. The work is loosely based on the Finnish folksong of the same name.Previous works for accordion by Paavo Korpijaakko include Metamorphoses for Accordion and Strings, Sonata No. 1 "Ultra" and the Peer Gynt Fantasy, all dedicated to and premiered by Mika Väyrynen. Paavo Korpijaakko is currently working on Sonata No. 2 for solo accordion, which will be premiered 2017 by Mika, during his 50th birthday celebration year. Making his 10th appearance at The Loviisa Sibelius Festival, Mika was also invited to perform the work of the renowned Finnish composer Jouni Kaipainen who passed away in late 2015. His work for solo accordion, called "Placido Op. 68" was premiered by Mika Väyrynen at The Loviisa Sibelius Festival 2009 in the presence of composer. This year piece was performed in his memory. Mika also performed Mussorgsky's Pictures at and Exhibition (complete), Dvorak´s Bagatellen, Ravel's Pavane, Handels Passacaglia and some chamber music by Piazzolla. In addition to Mika, other guest performers at the festival included Jan-Erik Gustafsson (Artistic director of the festival), Anna-Liisa Bezrodny, Linda Bärlund, Alexander Zemtsov, Andrei Baranov, Siret Lust, Diana Ketler and City of Lohja Symphony Orchestra. For more information on Mika and his other World Premiere performances, please visit accordions.com/mika |