CircOpera 2.0

Duration: 2 h 20 min, incl. 1 interval (30 min)
When: 25.11.2022 – 7.1.2023
Where: Main Stage
Genre: Opera
Price range: 20-129 €
Language: Several languages, no surtitles
Age recommendation: 7+
Good to know: There are scenes in the performance including bright and flashing lights

More amazing. More fierce. More magical.

Ready for something unprecedented in the world of opera? The new CircOpera2.0 at the Finnish National Opera takes the audience on a full-blown adventure journey into a world where opera meets contemporary circus. It brings sparkle and shine to the dark end-of-year evenings, along with a dazzling dose of escapism.

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A sensationally spectacular show

The virtuoso performances of premiere circus artists promise a breath-taking, captivating experience. Add to that the Finnish National Opera’s full-size orchestra and opera singers, and you’re in for entertainment like you’ve never seen before. The latest technology adds an impressive twist – the spectacle proudly presents the first ever virtual artist of the opera stage: a singing avatar.

In collaboration with Opera Beyond

The immersive technology of the performance has been produced in collaboration with the Opera Beyond project. The project, which was launched in 2018, aims to enable more experiential performing arts, while making the most of the opportunities provided by new technologies in opera and ballet.

CircOpera 2.0; Israel Cartes Soto, Ray Navas; photo Emma Suominen

CircOpera 2.0; Alexandra Royer, Nick Davies; photo Emma Suominen

CircOpera 2.0; Alexandra Royer, Pedro Concsiencia; photo Emma Suominen

CircOpera 2.0; Juha Pikkarainen, Johanna Lehesvuori, Johannes Vatjus, Pihla Terttunen, Koit Soasepp, Anna Erokhina; photo Emma Suominen

CircOpera 2.0; Aino Savolainen, Korri Aulakh; photo Emma Suominen

CircOpera 2.0; Korri Aulakh; photo Emma Suominen

CircOpera 2.0; Koit Soasepp; photo Emma Suominen

CircOpera 2.0; Johanna Lehesvuori; photo Emma Suominen

CircOpera 2.0; Johannes Vatjus; photo Emma Suominen

creative team

Conductor: Nick Davies
Director: Jere Erkkilä
Sets: Mark Väisänen
Costumes: Erika Turunen
Lighting design, projection design: Mikko Linnavuori
Circus choreography: Sanna Silvennoinen
Choreography: Reija Wäre

cast

Soprano: Johanna Lehesvuori
Soprano: Iris Candelaria
Mezzo Soprano 1: Elli Vallinoja
Mezzo Soprano 1: Pihla Terttunen
Mezzo Soprano 2: Minna Grönthal
Mezzo Soprano 2: Anna Erokhina
Baritone: Juha Pikkarainen
Baritone: Aarne Pelkonen
Bass: Koit Soasepp
Bass: Visa Kohva
Tenor: Markus Nykänen
Tenor: Heikki Hattunen
Tenor: Johannes Vatjus
Circus artist: Kati Pikkarainen
Circus artist: Victor Cathala
Circus artist: Israel Cartes Soto
Circus artist: Ray Navas
Sirkustaiteilija: Eetu Ranta
Sirkustaiteilija: Alona Zhuravel
Circus artist: Eric Bates
Circus artist: Alexandra Royer
Circus artist: Tristan Nielsen
Circus artist: Mathilde Jimenez
Circus artist: Mason Ames
Circus artist: Aino Savolainen
Circus artist: Korri Aulakh
Magician: Joni Pakanen

More about the work

Opera / Video

CircOpera 2.0: towards the premiere

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tickets and performances

photography: Reetta Pasanen, foodstyling: Sanna Kekäläinen

Order refreshments

The services of the Opera Restaurant are available before performances and during the interval. Choose your favourite refreshments from this season’s tasty menu.

Getting here with ease

The Opera House is located next to the Töölönlahti bay at Helsinginkatu 58. Read this page to find out the easiest ways to get here.