Friday 17.1.2025 klo 19.00–21.00
Finlandia Hall
Arja Saijonmaa – Song of freedom
Time & place
Friday 17.1.2025 klo 19.00–21.00
Finlandia Hall
Finlandia Hall
ARJA SAIJONMAA – SONG OF FREEDOM
55 years of music by Mikis Theodorakis
Arja Saijonmaa sang into the heart of legendary Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis (1925-2021) at the Helsinki Student House in 1970 when Arja performed at a concert in honour of Theodorakis. Mikis recruited Arja as a soloist on his world tour all the way to Australia and Chile. Arja and Mikis’ journey together lasted until Theodorakis passed away three years ago.
Theodorakis’ music has been a central part of Arja’s artistic and personal career. Arja wants to preserve Mikis’ legacy by bringing his music to Finlandia Hall for two special concerts accompanied by a unique Greek orchestra.
In concerts, Arja Saijonmaa and her band offer a memorable Finnish-Greek evening, full of passion and deep interpretations of Theodorakis’ immortal music and fascinating backstories. Mikis’ songs are the great songs of Arja Saijonmaa’s life.
The concerts are part of the opening season of Finlandia Hall and are produced in collaboration with Yellow Film & TV, the production company of the Elämäni Biisi programme.
Arja Saijonmaa – Song of Freedom
Finlandia Hall
17.-18.1.2025
at 19:00
Sparkling wine and Finlandia House signature pastries or savory treats and a cup of coffee? Avoid the queues and order your intermission refreshments in advance here!
Start your evening at Finlandia Cafe&Wine wine bar or finish it off with dinner at Finlandia Bistro. We offer local food, seasonal flavors, and wonderful wines, always with a relaxed atmosphere. Discover Finlandia Bistro.
We take care of your belongings so that you can focus on enjoying the experience. During concerts and events, you can leave your coat in the cloakroom for a fee. When visiting the Finlandia exhibition, you can store your bag in a lockable locker. Locker storage is free of charge. Coat check service €4, available at concerts, but not every day.
If the journey home feels long, stay with us overnight. Two stylish, unique apartments at the end of Finlandia Hall offer peaceful accommodation right at the heart of the action. Read more about accommodation.
Tram stops 4 and 10 are located on Mannerheimintie, in front of Finlandia Hall (National Museum stop). The taxi stand at Finlandia Hall is located on the Karamzininranta side, in front of door K1. See additional instructions for arrival here!