Festa della Musica Italiana 2025 will celebrate the rich heritage of Italian music through two exceptional concerts!

Concerts are curated by Alessandro D’Anna, the renowned Italian jazz drummer and art director based in Helsinki.

The first set at 12.30 will feature a concert held by the Italian duo of Chiara Orlandi and Stefano Cirilli, showcasing the elegance and depth of Italy’s popular song tradition mixed with jazz and pop elements, with compositions that reflect Italy’s timeless contribution to the world of music.

Chiara Orlando: voice
Stefano Cirilli: guitar

The second performance at 14.00 will present an outstanding jazz quintet, led by the legendary Italian saxophone player Rosario Giuliani. This concert will blend the vitality of the Italian jazz with the Finnish jazz scene, with the nuances of Rosario’s original compositions and few arranged jazz standards.

Rosario Giuliani: alto saxophone
Manuel Dunkel: tenor saxophone
Joonas Haavisto: piano
Antti Lötjönen: double bass
Alessandro D’Anna: drums

Both concerts are designed to highlight the diversity and cultural richness of Italy, bringing together classical and jazz elements for an unforgettable musical experience. This event, open to the public, is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Italian music traditions, right in the heart of Helsinki.