The Opera and Ballet’s arena tour 2023
In May, the Opera House crew embarked on its most sensational arena tour ever. The repertoire features the highlights of world class opera and ballet from the most popular arias to dazzling dance duets and magnificent choral scenes. Iconic extracts are included from operas such as Carmen and Turandot as well as the ballets Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. The music on the tour is performed by the Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera.
CONDUCTOR Nick Davies
DIRECTOR Jere Erkkilä
CHOREOGRAPHY Marko Keränen, Javier Torres, Lucas Jerkander, Jorma Elo, Jorma Uotinen, David McAllister, Serge Lifar, Marius Petipa
SETS Mark Väisänen
COSTUMES Erika Turunen, Anna Kontek, Robert Perdziola, Jorma Uotinen, Gabriela Týlešová, Ramón B. Ivars
LIGHTING DESIGN AND PROJECTIONS Gabriel Phillips-Sanchez
SOUND DESIGN Ilkka Herkman