Many Finns have held the sound of the accordion dear to their hearts through time. It is an instrument of grief and joy that evokes nostalgia and memories across generations. The accordion has even been called Finland's unofficial national instrument.

At the “Muistojen harmonikka” matinée concert, audiences get to hear the best of accordion music by two great artists, Maria Kalanniemi and Elina Leskelä. The performance moves from melancholic waltzes to famous polkas that will get the audiences dancing. Heartfelt waltzes in the minor key, passionate tango, fast-paced polka - and a few more surprises along the way. Kalaniemi and Leskelä are native to Espoo, and as children they started their musicals adventures with these very songs. Maria Kalanniemi and Elina Leskelä’s duo is familiar to many from their activities as HoivaPelimannnit.

The concert is the launch of the jubilee year 2024 of the internationally recognised Maria Kalaniemi which also celebrates Sello Hall’s 20th anniversary.

Duration 1 h

Afternoon event

Kaikukortti event

The café is not open.

Matinée: Muistojen harmonikka – forest flowers in a fairy land

The event “Matinée: Muistojen harmonikka – forest flowers in a fairy land” has ended