May day (May 1) is an active public celebration in Finland. The Finnish word is 'vappu' and is originally celebrated as labour day or international workers day, and also celebration of the...

Despite the end of April looming, it continues to be cold here in Finland - but the snow and ice in Jyväskylä has essentially gone for now, so Spring and Summer are just around the corner I...

I am in Italy! First time in this country. Yes, I know I was just in Finland.....and I will be going back after Easter, but I have taken a sabbatical from my sabbatical (!) to attend the...

Did you know there are about 30 professional orchestra's in Finland? With a population of less than 6 million this is an amazing fact. I found this article 'Orchestras in Finnish Music Policy'...

My first weekend in Jyväskylä! It is now Sunday and, no surprise, I will be working most of the day to get a head start on the week but let me tell you about my Saturday. It was cold!...