Zoom Talk with Ellen Strömberg
The Anglo-Swedish Society has kindly invited our members to their Zoom Talk with Ellen Strömberg on 18th September 2025 (18:00 – 19:15). Ellen Strömberg, who writes in Swedish and is one of Finland’s most prominent authors, will talk to us about her work as an author, including her critically acclaimed, August Prize-winning novel “We Will…
Online lunchtime talk on the Helsinki art scene
One of our members who is moderating a short online lunchtime talk on the Helsinki art scene ahead of the Biennale’s opening next month. The session is free, open to all, and designed as an accessible 30-minute snapshot. Despite the near absence of a commercial art market, how do artists in Finland build long, sustainable…
Historical lecture and exhibition on the life of Baron August Filip Armfelt (1768-1839)
The Finnish Embassy is delighted to present a historical lecture and exhibition curated by Dr Jussi Nuorteva, highlighting the life of Baron August Filip Armfelt (1768-1839). Step back in time and explore the life of the Swedish-Finnish antiquarian and military officer. Find out about his adventures during a trip to England in the late 18th…
Nordic Art Exhibition: ‘Distant Voices’
Cadogan Fine Art and Fiumano Clase have their next exhibition ‘Distant Voices’ from Thursday 8th to Tuesday 13th May at Gallery 475, 475 Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HL. The exhibition focuses on the work of contemporary Nordic artists and their meditations on nature, its strength and the importance of listening to its ‘voices’. There is…
Aquavit Masterclass and Tasting
Aquavit Masterclass and Tasting – Wednesday 4 June at 7pm I am delighted to confirm details about this exciting event, which will be held in the Allen Room of St Anne’s Church, Soho (55 Dean Street, London W1D 6AF). The award-winning company Nuet Aquavit was founded by Norwegian Morten Pharo Halle and we are fortunate…
Finnish viola-piano ensemble Duo Rhosia performing in London
The Spring Behind the Veil A chamber music concert by Finnish viola-piano ensemble Duo Rhosia in collaboration with violinist Simon Hewitt Jones. Experience the sound of renewal Finnish ensemble Duo Rhosia brings a chamber music evening to London, blending the elegance of classical masterpieces with the soul of Nordic, British, and Eastern European music. The…
Tower of London Dinner
Anglo-Danish Society Dinner 10th October 2025 at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. HM Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB The Anglo-Danish Society have kindly invited members of other Nordic Societies to join them at a special dinner. Members and their guests are invited to join this special event hosted by RHQ Princess of Wales’s Royal…
Santeri Tuori: Black Trees – Purdy Hicks Gallery, London
Sakari Oramo conducts Mahler’s Tenth and The Lark Ascending
BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2024-25 Barbican Season Oramo conducts Mahler’s Tenth and The Lark Ascending 19:30 Fri 24 Jan 2025 Barbican, London This concert at the Barbican includes the last composition by Kaija Saariaho amongst other interesting pieces. “ Hush…when the great Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho died in 2023, she left behind her a…
The Swedenhielms – A famous play by Hjalmar Bergman
While not Finnish (apart from a certain Finn performing in it on this occasion): The Swedenhielms – A famous play by Hjalmar Bergman (1883-1931) There will be a staged, costumed, playreading in English of this play by members of the Leytonstone Library Playreading Group on Monday 13th January 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at Leytonstone Library,…