Pohjola, Liisa : 1969-2004 Radionauhoituksia YLE:lle

Recordings for YLE 1969–2004

Liisa Pohjola, piano

A spectacular overview of pianist Liisa Pohjola's life's work is now available as a three-CD collection. Her repertoire has covered the entire spectrum of piano music, but she has made a particularly significant contribution as an interpreter of contemporary piano literature and as a muse for composers. Pohjola has persistently promoted the music of numerous Finnish composers, including Erik Bergman, Usko Meriläinen, and Mikko Heiniö, and has premiered dozens of works. As a musician, Pohjola is known for her unfailing musical instinct and exceptionally lively, temperamental performances. The collection's repertoire has been compiled from recordings made by Yleisradio over a period of 35 years (1969-2004). The booklet includes Lotta Emanuelsson's descriptions of the works with comments by the artist.

This is a comprehensive and representative selection of recordings from the heart of Finnish piano music, and at the same time, the three discs present the pianistic development of one of our finest artists in a most interesting way. Liisa Pohjola has been a key influence on Finnish piano art as a teacher and role model.