OUR PODCAST

Culture Communication across borders

Exploring intersections between classical music & diverse fields: In co-production with the American lifestyle Magazine Man & Culture we bring together different artists and personalities from other disciplines in conversations, providing exciting insights in their daily life and work.

(available also as video podcast!)

Finnish conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste (Chief Conductor/Artistic Director of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and founder of the Fiskars Summer Festival) and Nathalie Ahlström (President and CEO of Fiskars Group, which celebrates its 375th anniversary in 2024) discuss the unique collaboration between Fiskars Group and the LEAD! Foundation Finland.

Exploring the connection between interior/design and classical music – two industries linked by tradition, creativity and innovation.

What is it like being a solo performer in front of a crowd, whether in tennis or opera?

Vesa Ponkka, (president of the Junior Tennis Champions Center & tennis coach) and Andrè Schuen (celebrated baritone & opera singer) discuss the importance of performing in front of an audience, the excitement it brings and much more.