EERO SAUNAMÄKI
✨ Welcome – I'm happy you're here!
I'm Eero Saunamäki, a Finnish recorder virtuoso, saxophonist and singer – perhaps best known for my performances at Finland’s Presidential Independence Day Reception and on national concert stages.
My musical work spans both classical and contemporary genres: I perform as a soloist with symphony orchestras, in chamber music groups, with bands, and as a solo artist. I'm equally at home in concert halls, at festivals, in clubs, and at private events – and yes, you can book me to perform at your event, no matter the size.
I’m particularly passionate about changing perceptions of the recorder – an instrument that’s often misunderstood. Through my “Recorder Guru” concerts, I bring its fascinating history and surprising versatility to life. I also love playing lively saxophone sets with DJs or quartets, and singing in various ensemble settings.
Often my performances are a unique blend of everything I do – from baroque music to pop, soul classics to Finnish evergreens. Whatever the setting, I aim to bring joy, presence, and a memorable atmosphere to every performance.
📲 You can find me on YouTube and other social media platforms.
✨ With decades of experience and a warm, collaborative spirit, I’m always open to new ideas and performance opportunities.
Feel free to get in touch – let’s create something special together!
Selected performances
5 Feb 2026 Private events, Helsinki
Two separate performances as a recorder player and singer
12 Feb 2026 at 6:30 PM Tampere Hall, Tampere
Full-length evening concert on recorders with contemporary music ensemble TampereRaw
13 Mar 2026 at 6:00 PM Espoonlahti Church, Espoo
Premiere of Timeless Bach & Free Voices with saxophonist Esa Pietilä
21 Mar 2026 at 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM Musiikkitalo, Helsinki
Vantaan Viihdeorkesteri performs Nightwish’s Yesterwynde album
10 Apr 2026 at 6:00 PM Wasa Innovation Center, Vaasa
Solo concert at the Vaasa Baroque festival: early music on both recorder and saxophone
11 Apr 2026 at 7:30 PM After Eight, Pietarsaari (Jakobstad)
Solo concert at the Vaasa Baroque festival: early music on both recorder and saxophone
29 Jun 2026 at 1:00 PM Sysmä
Solo recorder concerts at Sysmän Suvisoitto (Sysmä Summer Music)
4 Jul 2026 Private event, Helsinki
Saxophonist and DJ entertaining at a wedding
15–19 Jul 2026 Location TBA
Recorder concerts at a festival
26 Jul–1 Aug 2026 Location TBA
Recorder concerts at a festival
11 Aug 2026 Location TBA
Recorder concert at a festival
20 Aug 2026 Location TBA
Recorder soloist with an orchestra
25 Sep 2026 Private event, Helsinki
Host/emcee, saxophonist, and lead vocalist with the band at a corporate event
4 Oct 2026 Helsinki (venue TBA)
Concert on recorder and saxophone
17 Oct 2026 Private event, Tampere
Birthday gig with the band
20–22 Oct 2026 Location TBA
Recorder soloist with an orchestra
