Step into the enchanting world of Moominvalley this Christmas at Jacksons Lane as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the global phenomenon The Moomins with Christmas Comes to Moominvalley, our new adaptation of Tove Jansson’s classic tale, The Fir Tree. The Moomins are woken up from their winter sleep to be told that ‘Christmas’ is […]
17 November 2024 – 18:00 – 20:00 Concert programme for the CD launch – Tickets include the CD Emmanuel Bach – Violin Jenny Stern – Piano The programme will include Grieg Sonata No.2 in G for Violin and Piano, Op.13; Rautavaara Lost Landscapes (2005): II. Ascona, IV. West 23rd Street, NY; Abrahamsen Capriccio Bagateller for […]
The Anglo-Norse Society invites members of other Nordic Societies to the following: Tuesday 5 November, 2.15 for 3pm: Talk by David Wheeler (Senior Decorative Arts Conservator, Royal Collection) Gifts between the Royal Houses of Great Britain and Norway have been given both officially and unofficially since the re-establishment of the Norwegian Royal Family. Anglo-Norse member, […]
From the Finnish Institute: As part of the celebrations for the Moomins’ 80th anniversary Jacksons Lane presents a screening of Tove, the biographical film about Moomins’ creator Tove Jansson. The evening will be introduced by our director Jaakko Nousiainen. Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic inspiration for painter Tove Jansson […]
Independent Art Consultant and dealer Christina Cadogan will be talking about Pioneering Women in Nordic Art (1880s-1920s) at Burgh House, Hampstead at 6.30pm on Tuesday 8th October. Artists discussed will include Hilma af Klint, Helene Schjerfbeck and Venny Soldan-Brofeldt. There will also be an opportunity to view the exhibition ’Nature and landscape in the […]
A lecture by Jussi Nuorteva, Chancellor of the Orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Lion of Finland – livestreamed on 14 October from 1.30 p.m. GMT at: A Swedish-Finnish Antiquarian & Military Officer in England by Jussi Nuorteva (youtube.com) October 15 @ 10:00 am – October 19 @ 4:00 pm Discover the […]
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 7.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. An evening showcasing the unique blend of Scandinavian folk and contemporary music. Location: Troubadour, 265-267 Old Brompton Road London SW5 9JA Tickets from Eventbrite: Vilma Talvitie – Emmi Maaria Live at The Troubadour Tickets, Wed 16 Oct 2024 at 19:30 | Eventbrite
From The Anglo-Danish Society: Centenary Gala Dinner at Drapers’ Hall on Friday, 6 December 2024 from 6pm – 11pm We’re very proud of our heritage and the impact that our Society has had on our community during the last 100 years and we intend to celebrate in style. Naturally, we’ll also be toasting the future […]
Join us for a first glimpse of the Nordic Music Days 2024 programme and meet the festival’s curators and partners. By Scotland House London Tuesday, June 25 · 5 – 7pm GMT+1 Scotland House, 58 Victoria Embankment London EC4Y 0DS Nordic Music Days 2024 London Programme Launch We look forward to welcoming you to a special […]
Nordic Music Days is a festival presenting Nordic – and Scottish in 2024 – contemporary music and sound. The next edition of Nordic Music Days takes place in Glasgow from 30 October to 3 November 2024. The 2024 festival will explore societal, cultural and linguistic connections between Scotland and the Nordic region, with the ambition […]