”Somehow reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet”
Composer Philip Venables and director Johanna Freundlich share their thoughts about the opera Denis & Katya. Read more!
Ballet pianist Marja-Kaisa Mäkinen
What exactly does the work of a ballet pianist involve? Marja-Kaisa Mäkinen tells all about her varied and fast-paced role accompanying the dancers of the Finnish National Ballet.
The chameleons of the orchestra pit
Do you know how many instruments a percussionist plays in the Orchestra of the FNO? While most musicians are dedicated to one, a percussionist’s repertoire might involve a whopping twenty different instruments, depending on the composition.
Orientalism and Puccini’s Turandot
What is Orientalism and how is it manifest in the arts? Read this interesting article about Orientalism in Giacomo Puccini’s opera Turandot.
Jekyll & Hyde: synopsis
Edward Hyde is wreaking havoc in London, while doctor Henry Jekyll is conducting experiments in his laboratory.
”Beneath the layers there’s a contemporary story of our society”
Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot will be premiered on the main stage of Finnish National Opera in spring 2023. In this interview, director Sofia Jupither shares her thoughts about Turandot.
Patrick Fournillier, Principal Guest Conductor
Read more about Maestro Patrick Fournillier, our principal guest conductor!
Chorus A to Z
Working as part of the Chorus of the Finnish National Opera is demanding but hugely rewarding. Our opera singers Salla Leponiemi and Simo Mäkinen shine a light on their profession in the A to Z of the Chorus of the FNO.
Presenting the classics: La Bohème
Why is Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème considered as an opera classic?
The history of Swan Lake in Finland
Swan Lake, which was the first ever ballet to be staged at the Finnish Opera in 1922 and seen at the opening celebration of the new Opera House in 1993, has been one of the most important works in the history of the Finnish National Ballet.