Freeta | Trio Maans-Perkola-Sandås – Etno-Espa

Freeta takes the Etno-Espa audiences on a journey to contemporary folk music soundscapes and Trio Maans-Perkola-Sandås to the atmosphere of Finland-Swedish folk.

16.00 | Freeta

Freeta is a new ensemble that creates contemporary folk music with the power of the piano, violin and cello. The music, composed by the members of the trio, takes the audience on a journey to a colorful imaginary world. Freeta uses folk music in surprising ways that paints memorable pictures and tells intriguing stories.

Verna Kylmänen (piano), Viive Virtanen (5-string violin) ja Carolina Stenbäck (5-string cello) take you on a journey to variable landscapes where we travel from Stockholm to Helsinki, and stop for a moment to remember former Novembers and how we used to dance wild polka on the dance floors back in the days.

Freeta’s debut album Mielenmaisemissa was published in May 2026.

Verna Kylmänen – piano
Viive Virtanen – 5-string violin
Carolina Stenbäck – 5-string cello

17.15 | Trio Maans-Perkola-Sandås

Modern folk music and timeless themes, in a whole where music and poetry intertwine into a harmonious whole and a journey into the depths of the soul.

Finnish-Swedish folk music has its roots in a common Nordic tradition, but also forms its own path with its tone and individuality.

Marianne Maans is a versatile folk musician, whose specialty is Finnish-Swedish folk music. Her music ranges from folk music to Argentine tango and productions that combine dance and contemporary music.

Mikko Perkola is a musician and composer who performs solo and in various ensembles in Finland and abroad. Composition, improvisation and electronics form an important part of Mikko’s music, which often combines other art forms.

Henrik Sandås has performed as a soloist and arranger with numerous symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles. In 2025, she made her debut as a soloist with the BBC Symphony Orchestra in London. Her repertoire ranges from baroque music to tango nuevo, contemporary art music, jazz and improvisation.

Marianne Maans – violin, vocals
Mikko Perkola – viola da gamba, recitation, vocals
Henrik Sandås – bandoneon

This concert is produced by the SLS – Svenska litteratursällskapet