Lotta Wennäkoski: Works for guitar

Balai for guitar
Balai for solo guitar (2009) was inspired by the most common technique on the world’s most common instrument – strumming. The Ballet interlude momentarily interrupts the rhythmic continuum with its decadent dance steps. “Balai” is French for a lute, a broom, or a dust mop.

Balayettes for two guitars
Lotta Wennäkoski’s Balayettes (2009) for two guitars was written for Helsinki Guitar Duo and premiered by Ron van Gemert and Mikko Ikäheimo 9th October 2010 in Lappeenranta, Finland. It is inspired by the most common technique on the world’s most common instrument – strumming.