Baroque Prelude
Discover opera and baroque in the Baroque Prelude
Baroque Prelude is an introduction to the world of baroque music with the Finnish Baroque Orchestra (FiBO). These free pre-performance events, held in connection with opera premieres, feature performances by FiBO and discussions on themes related to opera and baroque music.
The 30-minute events begin at 6 pm and take place in the Juha end of the Main Foyer at the Opera House. In autumn 2026, the events are held in connection with premieres of Aida and The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
Events in autumn 2026
Fri 28 August at 6 p.m., Handel hits – live with FiBO!
Enjoy baroque music performed by the musicians of Finnish Baroque Orchestra FiBO. Laura Kajander presents the Barokkilaulun sypersyksy -event.
Fri 18 September at 6 p.m. FiBO & Soulmaidens
Tuuli Lindeberg (singer), Eero Palviainen (lute)
Director Siljamari Heikinheimo talks about Soulmaidens, which premieres in the Almi Hall on 8 October.
Baroque Prelude is part of the three-year collaboration between FiBO and the Finnish National Opera.
