Veranstaltungstippsmehr...
SavonlinnaCarmen
Bizet: Carmen
Matti Hyökki; Marianne Mörck; Anna Kontek; Ann-Mari Anttila; Tuija Knihtilä; Amadi Lagha
SavonlinnaKing Roger
Szymanowski: Król Roger
Ville Matvejeff; Krystian Lada; Didzis Jaunzems; Karol Kozłowski; Fredrik Zetterström; Helena Juntunen
SavonlinnaLa traviata
Verdi: La traviata
Mariusz Treliński; Boris Kudlička; Gosia Baczyńska; Marjukka Tepponen; Antonio Poli
SavonlinnaIl barbiere di Siviglia
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia (Der Barbier von Sevilla)
Kari Heiskanen; Antti Mattila; Teemu Muurimäki; Annalisa Stroppa; Tuomas Katajala
SavonlinnaKarita Mattila – the grand festive gala
Respighi, Verdi, Strauss R., Busoni, Ponchielli, Wagner
Savonlinna Opera Festival Orchestra; Hannu Lintu; Karita Mattila
Neue Kritikenmehr...
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.
