Wardruna
…complemented by the natural sounds of trees, stones, fire and water. Song lyrics, written in old Viking languages, are based on mythology and runes. Wardruna has published four albums and…
The Barber of Seville
…The score adds extra layers to the story and offers endless new avenues to explore, even for those who have seen the opera several times. “What on earth is all…
Timo Mustakallio Singing Competition
…and opera arias chosen by the competitors. Further information will be provided when the registration process is completed. Grab the early bird discount and get your tickets at 10 %…
The Savonlinna Opera Festival relies on ticket revenue
…200 The professionals backstage are responsible for making and changing the sets and costumes, doing the performers’ hair and make-up, as well as managing the lighting, surtitles, transport, schedules, and…
Káťa Kabanová (CANCELLED)
…someone who does not make compromises. ‘I am guided by intuition’, he has said. Bieito shows what happens to sensitivity and the thirst for life in confined conditions. The young…
Fiddler on the Roof synopsis
…Tsar’s orders. Full of sadness and melancholy, the Jews say goodbye to Anatevka, their home, and prepare to emigrate. Tevye, Golde and the two youngest daughters move to New York….
Gold
…to availability). The opportunity to watch (avec) the rehearsals of our own productions on the days announced in advance. Pick up a free programme leaflet, specific for each opera, at…
Wardruna concert postponed by a year – additional seats available for summer 2022
…have a ticket to the Wardruna concert: Your reservation will stay valid and be moved to summer 2022. We will reach out to you by email. Please confirm to move…
Jan Schweiger appointed as the new chorus master
”Varied experience, superb artistic vision and rehearsal technique, excellent communication skills and compelling plans for the future,” Artistic Director Ville Matvejeff lists the merits of the newly recruited chorus master…
Savonlinna Opera Festival shortlisted for an international award
…International Opera Awards was founded in 2012, and its aims are to raise the profile of opera as an art form, to recognise and reward success in opera and to…
Carmen
…Perhaps Carmen’s restlessness is fuelled by an innate need to belong somewhere – and to someone. ”Carmen’s lust for life and love is fascinating. As an artist, I understand her…
King Roger
…the stage and in the orchestra pit by reducing the size of the orchestra and choir, but for King Roger, that would have been too heavy an artistic compromise. Putting…
Savonlinna Opera Festival nominated for Festival of the Year 2024 at the International Opera Awards
…recognise and reward success in opera and to generate funds to provide bursaries to aspiring talent in opera. Savonlinna Opera Festival was also nominated in the same category in 2022,…
Group and corporate services
…magnificent setting for the Festival. In addition to superb opera, an unsurpassed venue and the beauty of Finnish lakeland, you can seek and find food fit for a king, step…
Giulio Cesare synopsis
…shore where he met with Sesto to gather an army against Ptolemy. He soon frees Cleopatra and defeats Ptolemy’s army. Sesto then kills Ptolemy and avenges his father. With great…
Ricky-Tick Big Band & Julkinen Sana
…for us all and a very special occasion! I believe the evening will be one big party for the band and subsequently for the audience too,” says conductor Valtteri Laurell…
Olavinlinna’s revamped auditorium is better than ever before
Thanks to a recent revamp, Olavinlinna’s auditorium is now better than ever. The chairs are new, visibility to the stage has been improved, and a new cover protects the audience…
Giulio Cesare
…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…
Macbeth
…of operas. From the very opening of the witches’ chorus, the music sends shivers down your spine. At the first performance in 1847, the composer was called for by the…
Ticketverkauf
…ein anderes Ticket mit demselben oder einem höheren Wert für dieselbe oder eine andere Produktion nach Verfügbarkeit umgetauscht werden. Der Umtausch muss bis zum 31. Mai 2024 erfolgen. Sollte die…