Hear the story of the remarkable career of sculptor Eila Hiltunen and the creation of her magnum opus, the Sibelius Monument. What today is widely considered one of the most popular attractions in Helsinki by locals as well as tourists was once opposed to by the public. This episode features behind the scenes anecdotes from Eila Hiltunen’s son Markku Pietinen and stories and insights about the friendship between Eila Hiltunen and the Didrichsen Art Museum founders, as told by the Didrichsen family members.
Eila Hiltunen’s 100 year jubilee exhibition takes place at the Didrichsen Art Museum autumn 2022.
Credit:
Jean Sibelius
Finlandia, Op. 26 No. 7
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Leif Segerstam, Conductor
(p) 1994 Ondine ODE 824-2
(c) Breitkopf & Härtel