Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Nordic Culture – Finland
Bringing the world’s leading pianists to the Finnish lakeside From 1 to 5 August 2018, the idyllic town of Mänttä-Vilppula will play host to renowned pianists and promising young talent. Celebrating its 20th year this summer, the festival will feature a number of special performances and gather piano-music lovers from across the world. The festival’s co-founder, artistic director and distinguished pianist, Niklas Pokki, initially wanted the festival to showcase young Finnish piano talent – but the festival has since snowballed into an internationallyrecognised event. “We’re Finland’s only annual piano festival, and when I first founded it, I had no idea it would one day become this big. We’re constantly trying to develop the festival further and have been privileged to host some of the best pianists and rising stars here,” says Pokki. This year’s line-up includes internationally recognised names such as Sergei Babayan, Jeremy Denk and rising star Mackenzie Melemed, as well as a number of Finnish pianists. With some ticketed performances, as well as a number of
free-of-charge events, the music festival is a fantastic opportunity for people interested in exploring the area. The idyllic Finnish lake and forest landscape offers the perfect setting for a relaxed atmosphere, where audiences can enjoy the music in a range
The festival’s co-founder, artistic director and distinguished pianist, Niklas Pokki.
By Ndéla Faye | Photos: Jari Neuvonen
of stunning venues, such as the Vilppula and Mänttä churches and the Serlachius Museum Gösta. “The festival just keeps growing: we want this to be a place for lovers of piano music to come together and enjoy themselves while listening to some of the world’s best talent,” Pokki concludes. Web: www.mantanmusiikkijuhlat.fi
Audiences can enjoy the piano concerts in a range of stunning venues, such as the Serlachius Museum Gösta.
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