Annika Lyytikäinen (b. 1995) is a Finland-Swedish clarinettist, composer and folk musician whose artistic work is centred on the clarinet as a versatile folk instrument. As well as being a master of European clarinet traditions, Annika is also a versatile ensemble musician, composer and teacher.

In 2014, Annika founded the Aléa duo together with kantele player Aurora Visa. In addition, Annika performs regularly with the ensembles Kymen Biisiuittamo, Helsinki Klezmer Kapelye and the Helsinki Middle Eastern Orchestra. Lyytikäinen has released music with, among others, the ensembles Aléa, Helsinki Klezmer Kapelye, Kymen Biisiuittamo and the SibA Folk Big Band.

Annika teaches students of all levels in person in Helsinki and remotely around the world. She also runs courses and workshops on folk clarinet playing, Finnish folk music and klezmer at festivals and educational institutions.

Annika Lyytikäinen graduated with a Master’s degree in music from the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts in 2021. For her Master’s recital, she composed the piece Höra for string quartet and clarinet, in which she naturally weaves together a synthesis of clarinet traditions from near and far.