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Category: News

1.12.2021
Jan Schweiger appointed as the new chorus master
28.6.2021
Olavinlinna’s revamped auditorium is better than ever before
31.5.2021
The stars of opera will shine bright again – summer 2022
12.5.2021
Opera performances postponed by another year – concerts and singing competition will go ahead this summer
28.4.2021
Wardruna concert postponed by a year – additional seats available for summer 2022
8.12.2020
Savonlinna Opera Festival prepares for next summer – safe distancing measures at Olavinlinna, with King Roger cancelled
22.4.2020
Savonlinna Opera Festival postponed to summer 2021 following a government ruling – this summer’s ticket reservations automatically moved to next year

Perfect chemistry

The chorus master is responsible for the artistic and administrative direction of the chorus, as well as ongoing planning and development. The singers are chosen yearly based on auditions. Most of the 80 members are either professional singers or young singing students from Finland and abroad. This gives the choir a particularly vibrant sound.

”It’s an exciting and historic moment for us to start working with a new chorus master, who has built his career at the forefront of European opera. I’m confident that with Schweiger, we can further enhance the high profile and artistic punch of our choir,” says Ville Matvejeff. ”At the audition, we witnessed wonderful chemistry between Schweiger and our choral ensemble.”

Jubilee concert coming up this July

Jan Schweiger will succeed Matti Hyökki, who has conducted the Savonlinna Opera Festival Choir since 2008. The pioneer of choral music and professor emeritus has led Finland’s premier choirs for the past 50 years. Hyökki’s journey with the choir will culminate in a jubilee concert at Olavinlinna on 24 July 2022.

”During his tenure, Matti has raised the international profile of the Savonlinna Opera Festival Choir in several ways. His impressive skills and decades of uniquely broad experience have been tremendously valuable to the entire festival. We are truly grateful to him, and in July we will celebrate this gratitude together in a choral concert,” Ville Matvejeff says.

Jan Schweiger’s contract covers the 2022 and 2023 festivals with an option to continue for 2024 and 2025. Schweiger was chosen from 35 applicants.

The Savonlinna Opera Festival takes place from 1 to 31 July 2022.

See also
Jubilee concert of the Savonlinna Opera Festival Choir

Jubilee concert of the Savonlinna Opera Festival Choir

24.7.2022

Our Festival Choir is known for its vibrant sound, musical punch, and powerful stage presence. The powerhouse of an opera performance, it electrifies the atmosphere.

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In summer 2022, we want to offer the best of the best: a brand new, spectacular Aida, Tosca and Carmen, Ludovic Tézier’s concert at Olavinlinna and guests from Kroatia. See more here.

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