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Two Very Special Finnish Folk Music Events Coming to the Swedish Cultural Center: 1920 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 Tel: (206) 283-1090
_________________________________________________________ Direct from
Finland: The Talented Duo, Mr. Mäläskä. Pekka Pentikäinen on 2- row and 5-
row accordions. Antti
Soininen on violin.
Pekka Pentikäinen, accordionist
and Antti Soininen, violinist will perform a one-hour concert followed by a
two-hour dance. These musicians are known in Finland for their work with the
Pirnales ensemble and the Katrilli dance group. They have studied both
classical and folk music. Their CD, Mr. Mäläskä, recorded at the Sibelius
Academy in Helsinki, is an album featuring their own compositions. They have
performed all over Finland at many festivals, including the famous summer
festival at Kaustinen, Finland. You may visit their Web-site at
http://webusers.siba.fi/~asoinine/malaska.htm. Admission at door only $10 for
SCC members, $12 for non-members. ___________________________________________________________ Antti Soininen will instruct the violin players and Pekka Pentikäinen will instruct the accordion players. Sheet music will be provided. Other instruments are welcome. Snacks & Beverages included with the workshop. Pre-registration received by Tuesday, October 16: $20 per person. Please use the form below and send with check payable to Finnish
Workshops addressed to:
(cut along line below) ___________________________________________________________ Name of musician or group contact person: _________________________________ Address: _________________________________City: _______________Zip: ________ Phone: ___________________________ E-mail: ________________________________ Names for Violin Group: _____________________________________________________ (use back of form
if more space is required) Number of persons for Violin Group: ________ Names for Accordion Group: ________________________________________________________ (use back of form
if more space is required) Number of persons for Accordion Group: ________ Please
pay by check; do not send cash. Amount Enclosed: $______________
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