Susanna Mälkki conducts Strauss’s iconic Also sprach Zarathustra, which launches with a majestic fanfare that hails a primeval sunrise and ends in a chord that suggests the mystery of the universe. She […]
Running from October 16-27, the 55th cinematic feast features two Finnish films and one short, shown on October 21, 22 & 23 and 26 & 27. See the Finnish American […]
Running from October 16-27, the 55th cinematic feast features two Finnish films and one short, shown on October 21, 22 & 23 and 26 & 27. See the Finnish American […]
Using archival footage, letters from the front and recent interviews, this documentary explores the prolonged psychological effects of Finland’s wars on individuals and the nation. Director Ari Matikainen also skillfully […]
Finnish artist Kristiina Uusitalo lives and works in Helsinki. Exhibit opening reception is at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 24.
An exhibition of Konsta Punkka Wildlife Photography at the Embassy of Finland in the U.S. October 24, 30, November 6, 13 and 20, from 4-7 p.m. each day.
Betty Kangas Petroski will reveal discoveries she has made while translating records from the former Finnish Lutheran Church that served the Beechwood community from 1894-1956. Pat Turner will explain the […]
Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki returns for a program of sensually colorful French music as well as the American premiere of Swiss composer Dieter Ammann’s new work for piano and orchestra, written for the German-born Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger.
Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki returns for a program of sensually colorful French music as well as the American premiere of Swiss composer Dieter Ammann’s new work for piano and orchestra, written for the German-born Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger.
Organist Kent Washburn presents a special musical movie event: A live performance of Finnish classical and folk music arranged for organ, violin, and piano as the original soundtrack for the Finnish silent film "Laveata Tietä" (The Wide Road). . He will be joined by Tuulikki Tammi on violin and a pianist.