Duo Concert: Hanna Ryynänen & Kirsi Ojala – Ancient Sounds and New Expressions

Hanna Ryynänen and Kirsi Ojala share a deep fascination with traditional instruments and melodies from Finland and its neighboring regions. Their duo concert features a rich variety of kantele instruments and folk wind instruments, offering a sound palette that ranges from fragile to bright, from soft to piercing, and from archaically minimalist to richly expressive.

The program includes traditional tunes, improvisation, and original compositions, creating an immersive experience that bridges past and present.

Hanna Ryynänen is an expressive kantele artist known for her sensitivity to soundscapes. Her versatile instrument collection includes various 5-string kanteles, the Saarijärvi kantele, and the gęśle – a reconstructed ancient lyre-kantele based on archaeological finds.
https://hannaryynanenmusic.com

Kirsi Ojala specializes in a wide range of traditional wind instruments: recorders, whistles, horns, overtone flutes, archaic reed instruments, and jaw harps. Her musical heart beats for shepherd tunes, old dance melodies, and epic runo songs, but she’s equally inspired by video game music, contemporary works, and lullabies.
https://kirsiojala.com