Miklós Spányi has had concerts in most European countries and has won first prize in two international harpsichord competitions. He now teaches at Oulu Conservatory.

Sometimes a film hits every nerve. Australia, a tribute by Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrman to his homeland, attempts to bring to our attention the mistreatment of Aboriginal children, the so-called ‘Stolen Generation’ forcefully taken from their families to be brought up in “civilisation.”

One of the most important and best known Christmas traditions in Germany are the Christmas fairs during December. Every town has its own market where handicraft, candles, different food and candies can be acquired. Absolutely inevitable, however, is a visit to a stand selling a hot beverage called glühwein, or mulled wine in English.