Lili Boulanger – Gustav Mahler

Boulanger and Mahler – The 60th anniversary of the Orchestra of the FNO

Duration: 2 h
When: 22.8.2023
Where: Musiikkitalo
Genre: Concert

The 60th anniversary of the Orchestra of the FNO

The Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2023. Established on 12 August 1963, the orchestra has played a decisive role in the evolution of the Finnish National Opera and the great rise of Finnish opera.

The jubilee concert of the orchestra will take place in Helsinki Music Centre as part of the programme of the Helsinki Festival. The evening’s repertoire will feature Lili Boulanger’s cantata Faust et Hélène and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. The concert will be conducted by the Chief Conductor of the Orchestra of the FNO, Hannu Lintu, with Tuomas Katajala, Miina-Liisa Värelä, and Stefan Astakhov performing as soloists.

The Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera

The Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera (FNO) is the largest orchestra in Finland, with 111 musicians. It was established in 1963 and expanded significantly after moving to the new Opera House in 1993. In addition to performing in opera and ballet productions, the Orchestra of the FNO holds its own regular concerts. Hannu Lintu is the Chief Conductor.