Timo Alakotila & Johanna Juhola Duo: Amicum
Timo Alakotila and Johanna Juhola present compositions from their new album.
Pianist, composer Timo Alakotila and accordion artist Johanna Juhola are celebrating the publication of their new album.
The concert programme includes compositions made by both duo members, based on the rhythm types of folk music, as well as traditional folk music songs, and improvisation based on these. Juhola and Alakotila have a simultaneously rooted and traditional-conscious style, but both also have the tendency to merge several styles that are dear to them into the harmonies and phrases of compositions.
The record to be published is part of the publication series of the Department of Folk Music at Sibelius Academy, and the record’s material is based on Alakotila’s folk music improvisation method, which he teaches at Sibelius Academy. Alakotila and Juhola’s first album “Vapaassa tilassa” (“In free space”) focusing on folk music improvisation, was published in 2007, when the number of improvised solo was still relatively low with folk music sounds. Then, the visiting artists included Aili Ikonen and Pekka Kuusisto. This time, the duo relies on the power of two players and the freedom of duo music.
The Alakotila and Juhola have been playing together for nearly 20 years and have performed extensively in other Nordic countries, Europe and the United Arab Emirates, in addition to Finland.
Programme
Record programme:
1. Lupa tanssia (“Permission to dance”) (Juhola) 3:38
2. Ground Tangue (Alakotila) 4:24
3. Polska från Sexdrega (Trad.) 6:21
4. Amicum (Alakotila) 6:43
5. Kolmiaskel (“Three step”) (Juhola) 4:23
6. Helianthus (Juhola) 4:13
7. Vesi (“Water”) (Alakotila) 3:54
8. Polska efter Lejsme Per (Trad.) 4:28
9. Siliavalssi (“Smooth walzt”) (Trad.) 4:13
10. Rauhan polska (“Peace dance”) (Juhola) 5:03
Performers
- Johanna Juhola, accordion, compositions
- Timo Alakotila, piano, compositions
The album is part of the Sibelius Academy’s folk music publication series. It deals with improvisation in folk music and is also related to the improvisation and other teaching of both performers.
Additional information: Tiina Halonen, tiina.halonen@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
Access to the Musiikkitalo from the direction of Mannerheimintie will be difficult. We recommend that you allow enough time for your arrival and use the entrance on the side of Kansalaistori if possible. According to current information, the entrance to Mannerheimintie will also remain in use throughout the renovation, but pedestrian routes can be challenging at times.
Pianist, composer Timo Alakotila and accordion artist Johanna Juhola are celebrating the publication of their new album.
The concert programme includes compositions made by both duo members, based on the rhythm types of folk music, as well as traditional folk music songs, and improvisation based on these. Juhola and Alakotila have a simultaneously rooted and traditional-conscious style, but both also have the tendency to merge several styles that are dear to them into the harmonies and phrases of compositions.
The record to be published is part of the publication series of the Department of Folk Music at Sibelius Academy, and the record’s material is based on Alakotila’s folk music improvisation method, which he teaches at Sibelius Academy. Alakotila and Juhola’s first album “Vapaassa tilassa” (“In free space”) focusing on folk music improvisation, was published in 2007, when the number of improvised solo was still relatively low with folk music sounds. Then, the visiting artists included Aili Ikonen and Pekka Kuusisto. This time, the duo relies on the power of two players and the freedom of duo music.
The Alakotila and Juhola have been playing together for nearly 20 years and have performed extensively in other Nordic countries, Europe and the United Arab Emirates, in addition to Finland.
Programme
Record programme:
1. Lupa tanssia (“Permission to dance”) (Juhola) 3:38
2. Ground Tangue (Alakotila) 4:24
3. Polska från Sexdrega (Trad.) 6:21
4. Amicum (Alakotila) 6:43
5. Kolmiaskel (“Three step”) (Juhola) 4:23
6. Helianthus (Juhola) 4:13
7. Vesi (“Water”) (Alakotila) 3:54
8. Polska efter Lejsme Per (Trad.) 4:28
9. Siliavalssi (“Smooth walzt”) (Trad.) 4:13
10. Rauhan polska (“Peace dance”) (Juhola) 5:03
Performers
- Johanna Juhola, accordion, compositions
- Timo Alakotila, piano, compositions
The album is part of the Sibelius Academy’s folk music publication series. It deals with improvisation in folk music and is also related to the improvisation and other teaching of both performers.
Additional information: Tiina Halonen, tiina.halonen@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
Access to the Musiikkitalo from the direction of Mannerheimintie will be difficult. We recommend that you allow enough time for your arrival and use the entrance on the side of Kansalaistori if possible. According to current information, the entrance to Mannerheimintie will also remain in use throughout the renovation, but pedestrian routes can be challenging at times.