Press

“Pauli Kari is a Finnish classical musician based in Turku. He has studied at the prestigious Sibelius Academy in Helsinki also attending master classes all over the world. Pauli first got interested in music at the age of 3 when he found and was hooked on the old record of Brazilian rhythms and a Muppet’s Show on TV which led him to build his own drum kit and to this day he still credits these as one of his biggest influences. The drums led Pauli to the piano where in his own words he approaches with a drum attitude. Pauli … Continued

http://ultimahora.es/mallorca/noticia/noticias/cultura/capella-mallorquina-suena-seu-homenaje-fundador-bernat-julia.html

The State Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of Karelia, who gained both critical acclaim and great popular success last season for their performance in Logomo’s first symphony concert ever, will carry on with the synergizing of three different cultures in first visits at Sibelius Hall on November 2nd, and at Helsinki Music Centre on November 4th. The tour will also include a visit at Tampere Hall on November 6th. Concerts will be hosted by Krisse Salminen (Lahti, Tampere) and Janne Porkka (Helsinki). Last season, the orchestra visited among other places Lapland performing in the Ruskarock&Culture Festival at Olos Polar Centre and in … Continued

In my upcoming concerto I have tried to continue along the lines which to me as a composer feel natural. A certain kind of “fragmentation” and vertical cuts in relation to repeated themes has always been prominent in my music. I visualise music (especially classical music) as images or as stage music for an imaginary play. Stravinsky has always been a great source of inspiration to me, and he has been that also during the composition of this piece. On the other hand, I have not wanted to deny my musical background in jazz this time either – something that, … Continued

“The first ever symphony concert at Logomo was magnificently carried out by the Karelia State Philharmonic Symphony Orchesta from Petroskoy, conducted by José Maria Moreno. Even though the night froze outside, the fingers of the musicians were not frozen. Michail Glinka’s prelude “Ruslan and Lyudmila” ran with virtuosity from beginning to end. The orchestra played with rhythmic precision. A fine interpretation! And of course, the Russians know their Rachmaninoff. The piano soloist in his Piano Concerto no. 2 was Pauli Kari from Turku. The piano texture in the concerto varies, but Pauli Kari’s grasp of the dynamic held throughout the … Continued

”The Rovaniemi Karelia Week of the Parish ended in a church concert of the Karelia State Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. The concert implemented by 60 musicians and pianist Pauli Kari turned out to be one of the highlights of this year. I heard a member of the public stating that they thought this evening was one of the all time best church concert experiences of their life. The song of Karelia really sounded proudly – music that elevated the audience into the spheres: Michail Glinka’s prelude “Ruslan and Lyudmila”, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no. 2 and Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique as … Continued

The heavy-handed pianist extraordinaire 15 minutes with pianist Pauli Kari 1. Your latest project 2 pianos, 4 hands is advertised as a pianist comedy. What is that? -That doesn’t really tell you anything about the show. I would describe it as a musical show which represents all aspects of life. It tells the story of two boys trying to make it to the top. You don’t have to be a pianist to enjoy the show. 2. Where did the idea for the pianist comedy come from? -Eastway asked me to do this a year and a half ago. A year … Continued