Viljo Vesterinen
Viljo "Vili" Vesterinen (26 March 1907 – 18 May 1961) was a Finnish accordionist and composer.
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Viljo Vesterinen
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- Name
- Viljo Vesterinen
- Born
- 26 March 1907
- Birthplace
- Terijoki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire (present-day Zelenogorsk, Russia)
- Died
- 18 May 1961
- Place of death
- Helsinki, Finland
- Occupation
- Musician, composer
- Nationality
- Finland.
- Fields
- schlager.
- Languages
- Finnish.
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Viljo "Vili" Vesterinen (26 March 1907 – 18 May 1961) was a Finnish accordionist and composer.
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Viljo Vesterinen (1907–1961) was a Finnish accordionist and composer. Born in Zelenogorsk, the accordionist died in Helsinki.
Genres include schlager. Languages used include Finnish.
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• Name — Viljo Vesterinen • Born — 26 March 1907 • Birthplace — Terijoki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire (present-day Zelenogorsk, Russia) • Died — 18 May 1961 • Place of death — Helsinki, Finland • Occupation — Musician, composer • Instrument — Accordion
Early life and education
Early life and education
Vesterinen was born in Terijoki. He studied piano and cello at the Vyborg Music Institute, but as an accordionist he was self-taught. Vesterinen mainly played in different bands and theatres early in his career.
Career
Career
Vesterinen made his first recordings in 1929. Vesterinen's most popular recording is Säkkijärven polkka (1939). Even though it is not Vesterinen's own song, his version of the song is one of its most popular renditions. Other popular songs are Metsäkukkia (1931), Hilpeä hanuri (1936) and Valssi menneiltä ajoilta (1939). Vesterinen made a total of 130 recordings during his career. Heavy use of alcohol and cigarettes caused his health to deteriorate and affected his ability to play. Vesterinen also appeared in some films. The biopic Säkkijärven polkka (1955) is the story of Vesterinen's life. • Illustration — Vesterinen in the 1930s
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Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Vili Vesterinen. His recorded language was Finnish. Other recorded relations include Tero Vesterinen.
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1961
Viljo Vesterinen died at Helsinki.
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Zelenogorsk.
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Helsinki.
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- 1.Tikka, Marko. Vesterinen, Viljo (1907 - 1961). Kansallisbiografia. 30 July 2007.
- 2.Pälli, Erkki. Viljo Vesterinen. Pomus.
- 3.Lindfors, Jukka. Vili Vesterinen oli harmonikan hallitsija. Yle. 7 May 2007.
- 4.Hakasalo, Ilpo. Vili Vesterinen. TUT.
- 5.Tikka, Marko. Viljo Vesterinen. Vapaa Lehdykkä. 4 June 2016.
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