From Archives to Life: Lithuanian–Finnish Cultural Exchange Inspired by Professor A.R. Niemi
The seminar celebrates the unique phonograms recorded by Professor A. R. Niemi in 1911–1912, which are now being published openly online. The phonograms include, among other things, the earliest known recordings of Lithuanian polyphonic sutartinė songs. In addition to the publication, the event will provide a comprehensive look at the life’s work of A. R. Niemi and its significance for the development of cultural relations between Lithuania and Finland.
Program
- 9.30–10.00 Coffee
- 10.00–10.15 Welcome and opening remarks. Kati Mikkola, PhD, Secretary General of the Finnish Literature Society & Hannu Niemi, professor emeritus
- 10.15–10.30 Lithuania’s Unique Folk Music Traditions on Phonograms in the Archives of the Finnish Literature Society. Risto Blomster, Senior Archivist PhD, Finnish Literature Society
- 10.30-10.45 Digital Publication of A. R. Niemi’s Audio Recordings and Manuscripts of Lithuanian Folk Songs. Aušra Žičkienė, Senior Researcher, PhD, Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore
- 10.45–11.00 Building Bridges between Finland and Lithuania: The Scholarly Friendship of a Folklorist and a Priest. Vilma Daugirdaitė, Senior Researcher, PhD, and Jurgita Ūsaitytė, Senior Researcher, PhD, Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore
- 11.00-11.15 Echoes of Lithuania: Folklore, Memory, and Identity in A. R. Niemi’s Work. Greta Petruškevičienė, Acting Head of the Department of Folklore Archives, PhD, Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore
- 11.15-11.30 Verses and methods. Reflections on A. R. Niemi as a pioneering scholar of Kalevalametre poetry. Niina Hämäläinen, PhD, executive director of the Kalevala Society
- 11.30-11:50 Discussion
- 11.50-12.00 Closing remarks. Edvilas Raudonikis, Ambassador of Lithuania
Moderation by Kaisa Kaakinen (PhD, Communications Director at the Finnish Literature Society)
The seminar is free and open all. Please register for on-site participation. Registeration has ended. Link for remote participation: https://finlit-fi.zoom.us/j/64043514717?pwd=PKl1a3fLt0k4XCSa8DnfXaAguPYRBB.1
The capacity of the venue is limited to 100 participants. For information considering accessible entry click here. We encourage arriving via public transit.