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instruments.

Kantele

PERFORMANCE WITH kantele

Palu's main instrument is a 38-stringed concert kantele, a modern version of an ancient Finnish folk instrument that has existed for a few thousand years. Alongside the 38-stringed kantele, Palu performs with a 14-stringed Korpiselän ​kantele and other types of smaller kanteles.
Sarah Palu

performance with harp

Palu performs with a 34-stringed lever harp.
Finnish composer

Composing

Palu composes for diverse ensembles and multidisciplinary projects including films, installations, dance and theatre. She also creates music for meditation and therapeutic uses.
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A few selected compositions and awards:
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2019 Homebound, awarded short film by Marika Harjusaari. Next Nordic Generation prize @ Norwegian International Filmfestival Haugesund 2019.  National competition, nominee @ Tampere film festival 
2020. 
2019 OON: Metsänkellot kantelemeditation​, co-composed with Johanna Tarkkanen. Selected to represent Finland at the UNM festival for nordic composers (Sweden, Piteå)
2018 Koti merellä: Sarah Palu - Laulu lähteeneelle, honorable mention @ Oulu Music Video Festival
2017 Best Music Creation nominee @ Festival International du Film d´Aubagne (France) with Katve short film

2016 Miles to Go Before I Sleep, awarded short film directed by Hanna Hovitie
2015 Second prize, International Kantele Competition, Helsinki
2011 First prize, National Kantele Competition, Jyväskylä
2011 Martti Pokela foundation prize 1000€

Pictures with kantele and harp by Pietari Purovaara and picture with piano by Maija Pokela
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