Innocence is a ravishing opera that deals with the wounds of the past, the passing of time, and the act of letting go. Aleksi Barrière, dramaturge and translator of Innocence tells about creation and themes of the opera.
opera
Mikki Kunttu, who designed Ring's lighting, staging and screen content, tells us what inspires him in the massive saga.
Veikko Tyrväinen (16.5.1922–11.6.1986) was a soloist at the Finnish National Opera for over a quarter of a century, from 1946 to 1972. Tyrväinen would have celebrated his 100th birthday on 16 May, 2022.
Karita Mattila is one of today’s most radiant sopranos. Mattila was recently interviewed by reporter Raila Kinnunen.
Salome by Richard Strauss will be premiered on the main stage of Finnish National Opera in spring 2022. Director Christoph Loy shares his thoughts about Strauss's masterpiece.
Life in the sewing studio is surprisingly fast and furious. We asked seamstress Outi Riikonen to explain what she does at the costume department of the Opera House.
Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci provides an amazing start to Hannu Lintu's first season as the Principal Conductor of the Opera and Ballet. Read Hannu's thoughts about the two operas.
Minna Lindgren describes how Cosí fan tutte by Mozart and da Ponte turned into something totally different and pushed aside Wagner’s Die Walküre.
W. A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni is director Jussi Nikkilä’s first genuine deep dive into the world of opera. ”The story is about a sex addict. I wanted to take a bold approach to the theme. Don Giovanni is an adult male who has operated in a certain way for decades. His entire character, his behavioural pattern and what he does to people provide an ideal landscape and dramatic tension for a director.”