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Outi Tarkiainen's opera debut premiered in Hagen, Germany

Outi Tarkiainen’s new opera “A Room of One’s Own” was premiered in Theater Hagen, Germany on...

In the Spotlight

From Gershwin to Mozart: Jazz pianist Iiro Rantala turns to opera

While Iiro Rantala started out as a jazz pianist, he has recorded classical works and many...

News / Contemporary & Classical

Interactive opera Laila wins Fedora Digital prize

Finnish National Opera's Laila has won the respected FEDORA Digital Prize. The interactive chamber opera experience...

News / Contemporary & Classical

Kaija Saariaho's new opera about 'ghosts of the past' premieres in July

"Innocence", the new opera by composer Kaija Saariaho and author Sofi Oksanen, will premiere this summer at the Aix-en-Provence...

In the Spotlight

Lotta Wennäkoski – three-dimensional craftmanship within the fabric of music

Lotta Wennäkoski is in a position from where it is natural to look back, but also forward. Read...

News / Contemporary & Classical

Operas and orchestras celebrate the centenary of Finland

In 2017, Finland has been independent country for hundred years. The centenary will be celebrated in...

News / Contemporary & Classical

Saariaho, Kortekangas, Kantelinen and more at the Finnish National Opera

Kaija Saariaho’s third opera Émilie will have its first Finnish performance in April with soprano Camilla...

News / Contemporary & Classical

Martti Talvela Award to Waltteri Torikka

Waltteri Torikka has been awarded the Martti Talvela Award, one of the most important opera prizes...

News / Contemporary & Classical

Akseli and other upcoming operas

Kimmo Hakola has written a monologue opera titled Akseli, exploring the mindscapes and visions of Finnish...