Carmen
…inner fire and passion. Come what may, you must follow your heart,” says Tuija Knihtilä, who radiates in the lead role. The cast also includes soprano Marjukka Tepponen, the BBC…
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Savonlinna Opera Festival Announces Directors for 2025 Revivals of Turandot and Macbeth
…will direct its revival. The combination of Halmen’s iconic stage design and Hovenbitzer’s theatrical precision ensures that Savonlinna’s Turandot remains a festival highlight. “Turandot is an opera of extremes –…
Savonlinna Opera Festival 2025: Verdi’s Macbeth Returns Amidst Tribute to Anneli Qveflander to Olavinlinna
…visiting opera company Festival Perelada. These performances, set against the backdrop of the world’s northernmost medieval castle, promise an unforgettable experience for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Buy tickets Media…
Turandot at the Savonlinna Opera Festival – majestic splendour, legendary arias, and world-class soloists
…on 5 (premiere, nearly sold out), 8, 10, 16, 18, 21, 23, and 25 July. Buy tickets Media contacts: Myy Honkanen – Communications Officer Domestic and international media myy.honkanen@gmail.com |…
Gabriele Viviani to Replace Ludovic Tézier in Summer 2025 Production of Macbeth
…9, 12, 15 July 2025. Image bank here. Ticket sales and customer service contact information here. Press Enquiries and Interview Requests Myy Honkanen, Myy-Promotion +358 40 574 3577 myy.honkanen@gmail.com Konstanze…
Savonlinna Opera Festival Celebrates Finnish Opera Heritage
…Opera Festival’s Artistic Director Ville Matvejeff. “By the mid-20th century, Finnish composers such as Aulis Sallinen and Joonas Kokkonenintroduced modernist influences, elevating national appreciation for the genre. Kokkonen’s The Last…
Boris Godunov brings great drama and political thrill to the Savonlinna Opera Festival – premiere 11.07.2025
…in Olavinlinna castle: July, 11th (premiere), 14th, 17th, 19th, 24th, July 2025. Buy tickets More information and interview requests Myy Honkanen, Myy-Promotion Media relations +358 40 574 3577 myy.honkanen@gmail.com Konstanze…
Find suitable accommodation for your opera trip – check out our recommendations
…accommodation options, Kruunupuisto has a completely renovated spa, a popular summer café, and a wide range of outdoor equipment. kruunupuisto.fi/en Unique summer hotel in Savonlinna Boutique Hotel Willa Aria, completed…
Adriana Mater
War, rape – a child. Kaija Saariaho’s acclaimed opera Adriana Mater is a depiction of war from a woman’s perspective. What do you have to deal with when you have…
Werther
…can now move your tickets and make a reservation for the performance of your choice in summer 2022. Read more here Concerts and a singing competition will bring joy to…
The Last Temptations
…the Finnish national opera in Helsinki, The Last Temptations has been performed hundreds of times both in Finland and abroad. Kokkonen composed the part of Paavo for Finland’s number one…
World Opera Day
…opera organisations, opera companies, opera festivals and opera lovers around the world. 25% DISCOUNT ON THE LAST TEMPTATIONS PERFORMANCES This year, we want to celebrate Finnish opera and its milestone…
In the seed of anger lies the greatest love
…Mater was being composed, the Balkan war was still very fresh in our memories. Today, there are even more recent points of comparison with the events of the opera. Adriana…
Tosca synopsis
…has immortalised in his painting. As he works, Cavaradossi reflects on the pale features of the woman in his painting and compares them with the dark physiognomy of Floria Tosca…
Savonlinna’s super summer of Czech culture offers opera, photographic art and beer
…grand opera concert with a unique programme of Czech opera music. The ensemble of soloists from Prague will be complemented on stage by Karita Mattila, one of the most important…
What the audience says: why Savonlinna has one of Europe’s best opera festivals
…everyone with open arms. When unencumbered by high heels and stiff suits, it’s also much easier to combine an evening at the opera with a walk to Savonlinna’s famous marketplace…
The world’s northernmost medieval castle will soon be 550 years old – the 2025 Savonlinna Opera Festival features highlights from past decades
…July 2025, the festival will open with a gala concert of Finnish music at Olavinlinna. The programme includes the chronicle Linna vedessä (The Castle in the Water), composed for Olavinlinna…
School of Gaming and Savonlinna Opera Festival to Premiere Opera in Minecraft
…opportunity for us to attract a new generation to opera,” says Sonja Eiramo, the Head of Marketing Communications of Savonlinna Opera Festival. “By combining the world of Minecraft with the…