opera
Denis & Katya kertoo teini-ikäisen parin hätkähdyttävän tositarinan. Ooppera saa ensi-iltansa Alminsalissa osana Musica nova -festivaalia 8.3.2023. Lue haastattelu, jossa oopperan säveltäjä Philip Venables ja ohjaaja Johanna Freundlich avaavat teoksen teemoja.
What is Orientalism and how is it manifest in the arts? Read this interesting article about Orientalism in Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot.
Giacomo Puccini's Turandot will be premiered on the main stage of Finnish National Opera in spring 2023. In this interview, director Sofia Jupither shares her thoughts about Turandot.
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.
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.