Hailing from the far North and a classical music background, Amanda Martikainen began her piano studies at the Lapland Music Institute. She continued her studies in composition, chamber music, and voice at the Frankfurt Conservatory in Germany, earning a Bachelor of Music from the Hanns Eisler School of Music in Berlin, and a Master of Music from the Leipzig University of Music.
Selection of artistic work:
In 2022, Amanda’s inaugural opera, “A Voice of One’s Own,” premiered at MECA in Houston, USA, alongside her original composition for the film “Toisin Tein” (directed by Jenny Mansikkasalo).
An electro-acoustic chamber music piece, “Viiankiaapa – Cantus Borealis,” created in collaboration with Finnish media artist Arttu Nieminen, is poised for a spring 2024 debut. “Study of Power” , a stage piece with the French dancer Nino Wassmer is set to debut in 2024, as is her composition for the German classical orchestra VivazzA.
Amanda releases her music under the pseudonym Amandaid and is gearing up to launch her debut album, “Unnamed Wounds,” in 2024.
