
A LIVE (Art First Records 2017)
gives a wide, up–to–date perspective to young generation contemporary classical and experimental music of Finland. The studio live album – recorded 2016 at Theatre Universum –consists of contemporary solo and chamber works for accordion commissioned by accordionist Harri Kuusijärvi during 2013–15. A Live includes compositions from composers concentrated on contemporary classical, avant-garde and jazz.
The album is published June 9th 2017 as a digital album along with videos on YouTube by Art First Records, a Helsinki based independent music label focusing on local underground culture. The video production is made by Hekla Productions. A Live has been supported by Koneen Säätiö and Arts Promotion Centre Finland.
01 // Sauli Zinovjev: Chained
Harri Kuusijärvi, accordion
02 // Lauri Supponen: Ti-ti-uuu
Harri Kuusijärvi, accordion
Jyrki Myllärinen, electric guitar
03 // Ville Vokkolainen: Fractals
Aleksi Trygg, violin
Harri Kuusijärvi, accordion
Sergio Castrillón, cello
04 // Jussi-Matti Haavisto: Being
Harri Kuusijärvi, accordion
Tarmo Anttila, double bass
05 // Sergio Castrillón: Lake-Six
Harri Kuusijärvi, accordion
06 // Artturi Rönkä: 11 Scenes
Harri Kuusijärvi, accordion
Ilkka Laivaara, flute
Antti Turtiainen, oboe
Markus Kaarto, clarinet
Asko Padinki, bassoon
BONUS EPISODE // Timo Alakotila: Verso la Nuova
Recorded in Helsinki Music Centre Camerata Hall.
Aleksi Trygg, 5-string viola
Harri Kuusijärvi, accordion
Tarmo Anttila, double bass