Photo: Maarit Kytöharju
Live at Pasila Library in Helsinki: The Philharmonic at the Library: The Juliet Letters
Friday, 27 November 2026 at Pasila Library, Helsinki
About this event
The Philharmonic at the Library: The Juliet Letters takes place on Friday, 27 November 2026 at Pasila Library, Helsinki. Entry is free.
Chamber music comes to Helsinki libraries as a joint tour by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and Helsinki City Library begins.
The Juliet Letters
Petteri Poijärvi, vocals
Kari Olamaa, violin
Teija Kivinen, violin
Tiila Kangas, viola
Saara Särkimäki, cello
Elvis Costello: “The Juliet Letters”, songs for string quartet and voice
Romeo and Juliet has inspired countless artists. Elvis Costello's song sequence for string quartet and voice inspired by letters sent to Juliet.
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The Juliet Letters is a work by British rock musician and songwriter Elvis Costello in collaboration with the Brodsky Quartet. Costello himself has described the composition as “a song sequence for string quartet and voice”.
The piece consists of songs representing fictional letters to Juliet Capulet from Shakespeare's famous play Romeo and Juliet.
The Philharmonic at the Library
Chamber music comes to Helsinki libraries as the The Philharmonic at the Library tour, organised jointly by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and Helsinki City Library, begins on 2 November. The tour features 12 free concerts in libraries across Helsinki.
Event details
- Date
- Friday, 27 November 2026
- Time
- 12:00 – 13:00 local time
- Venue
- Pasila Library
- Address
- Kellosilta 9, 00520, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Concerts
Venue & getting there
Kellosilta 9, 00520, Helsinki
How to get to Pasila Library
- Pasila - Böle StationTrain160 m
2 min walk - VR PasilaTrain270 m
3 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 100 m away.
Hotels near Pasila Library
- Holiday Inn Helsinki Expo130 mCheck prices
- Original Sokos Hotel Tripla400 mCheck prices
- Scandic Pasila600 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Pasila Library
- Date
- Friday, 27 November 2026
- Starts
- 12:00
- Getting there
- Pasila - Böle Station (train), 160 m – about 2 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 100 m away
- Staying nearby
- 7 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Holiday Inn Helsinki Expo (130 m)
Also at Pasila Library that week
Good to know
When is “The Philharmonic at the Library: The Juliet Letters”?
The Philharmonic at the Library: The Juliet Letters takes place on Friday, 27 November 2026 at 12:00 local time.
Where is “The Philharmonic at the Library: The Juliet Letters” held?
Venue: Pasila Library, Kellosilta 9, 00520, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “The Philharmonic at the Library: The Juliet Letters”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
How do I get to Pasila Library by public transport?
The closest stop is Pasila - Böle Station (train), 160 m from Pasila Library – roughly 2 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Pasila Library?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 100 m away.
