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Gounod: Roméo et Juliette
Yves Abel; Amy Lane; Emma Ryott; Charlie Morgan Jones; Savonlinna Opera Festival Orchestra
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Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
Sakari Oramo; August Everding; Toni Businger; Savonlinna Opera Festival Orchestra; Savonlinna Opera Festival Choir
SavonlinnaIl barbiere di Siviglia
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Michele Gamba; Kari Heiskanen; Antti Mattila; Teemu Muurimäki; William Iles; Savonlinna Opera Festival Orchestra
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From darkness to light: Beethoven 9 in Helsinki
The traditional end of year performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony took on extra significance in this, his 250th anniversary year.
Salonen's Helsinki Rheingold celebrates Finnish vocal talent
For any opera house, the production of a new Wagner Ring cycle is a huge undertaking and becomes a mission statement. For Finnish National Opera, its mission is to stage an all-Finnish Ring.
Waterworld: firm musical foundations in Pelléas et Mélisande
Marco Arturo Marelli's 2012 production lacks mystery but puts a fine Golaud centre stage, while Esa-Pekka Salonen ensures superior musical values in the pit.
Potential and polish: the finals of the Mirjam Helin Competition
The Mirjam Helin's singer-only jury plump for a polished soprano and youthful baritone in a final concert with no obvious stand-out star.
An emotional new Tosca from Christof Loy in Helsinki
Carè, Stundytė and Pursio all shine as singers and actors in an intense, exciting production at the Finnish National Opera.
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