Accordion CD Nominated for “Best Classical Recording” at Emma Gaala Awards – Finland

December 20th 2024
Raimo Vertainen
EMMA 2025
EMMA 2025

The Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra and Kokkola Winter Accordion Festival CD “Finnish Accordion Concertos” (Alba Records) has been nominated in the “Best Classical Recording” category at the 2025 Emma Gaala awards in Finland.

The results will be announced at the annual Emma Gala event held at the Espoo Metro Arena in Finland on March 8th, 2025.

Finnish Accordion Concertos CD
Finnish Accordion Concertos CD

“Espoo Metro Arena’s grandstand seats offer a thrilling Emma Gala experience enjoyed on site. You will be able to follow the award ceremony, touching speeches and live TV broadcasts up close, where Finland’s leading artists will take to the stage.”

Concerto for 2 Accordions, Percussion & String Orchestra, Op. 115: I. Duo Concertante No. 1 · Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra conducted by Tomas Djupsjöbacka with accordionists Sonja Vertainen and Janne Valkeajoki.