Folk mu­sic from the Uniarts Helsinki: Nordic Reflections

Maimu Jõgeda’s compositions that have been composed in the style of folk music from different countries.

Maimu Jõgeda is an Estonian accordionist lighting up the world with her unique and reflective style of playing. Her studies at the Royal College of Music in Sweden, Danish National Academy of Music, Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki, and University of Bergen, Ole Bull Academy as part of the Nordic Master in folk music programme conclude with a Master’s concert at Musiikkitalo on 24th of May. 

Through exploring folk music from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway Maimu learned about musical traditions from these places and was immersed into the folk music communities in the Nordics. By learning about music that has survived the hardship of times, Maimu has found inspiration and purpose for creating. This concert includes Jõgeda’s own compositions that have been composed in the style of folk music from countries visited during her studies, as well as traditional tunes from Estonia that have travelled further from the mainland and still connect the travellers to their homeland. Nordic Reflections is a concert that takes us on a journey to the Nordics through the reflection of an Estonian accordionist. 

Composers: Maimu Jõgeda 

Performers

  • Maimu Jõgeda, accordion 
  • Oscar Beerten, violin 
  • Zipora Ogola, kantele 
  • Nóri Varga, visuals 

More information: Jannika Lahin, jannika.lahin@uniarts.fi

40 years of folk music at the Sibelius Academy!

Music, song and dance belong to everyone! The art, pedagogy and research of folk music will be highlighted throughout the year by students, teachers, alumni and emeriti. Follow the anniversary communication on the Folk Music Department’s social media channels. Welcome to participate, listen, discuss and celebrate with us!

Mannerheimintie renovation project

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Time

24.5.2023 at 19:00 – 20:00

Location

Black Box

Mannerheimintie 13

00100 Helsinki

Helsinki Music Centre

Tickets

Free entrance

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