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Moving On

Young dancers’ evening at the Finnish National Ballet presents a spectacular mix of the old and the new. The dancers of Finnish National Ballet will rehearse it under the guidance of Dinna Bjørn, one of the world’s foremost authorities on August Bournonville’s choreographies.

PianoEspoo: Bruce Liu

Bruce Liu’s star is rising at a tremendous speed. In spring 2021, he joined the likes of Martha Argerich and Krystian Zimerman in winning the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw.

The isle of Alcina

Baroque Opera The Isle of Alcina explores the boundaries of freedom, responsibilities, torment, pleasure, controlled, unbridled, reality and fairy-tale.

Don Giovanni

Thanks to its unique blend of serious and playful tones, Don Giovanni has become seen as Mozart’s finest opera.

The Stravinsky evening

The Stravinsky evening at the Finnish National Ballet offers a fresh take on Stravinsky’s original works, combining his music with innovative choreography and stunning visuals. Read more!

Hamina Bastioni: Verdi’s Requiem

The Orchestra and Chorus of the Finnish National Opera will perform Giuseppe Verdi’s magnificent Requiem at Hamina Bastion on Thursday 10 August 2023.

School opera: The Source

A businessman wants to build a drinks factory on the site of a source, which is considered sacred. All he needs is municipal funding. The contract is already signed and will remain valid as long as the work begins by a set deadline. The sensitive Sofia hears the voice of the source and gets her entire class on her side to prevent its destruction. Will they be successful? They only have 40 minutes, and the diggers are at the ready.

The Source is a school opera, in which the story progresses in real-time. The strikingly exciting tale poses some very current questions. Will we preserve the planet for future generations, or will we cause irreversible harm?

First taste of Opera & Ballet

The First Taste of Opera & Ballet will wake up all the senses of both babies and their parents. We will sing, play, move, listen, look and touch – no previous experience necessary!