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The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera, one of the all-time favourites at the Finnish National Opera, has had over a hundred sold-out performances in Finland.

Combining elements of classical music with pop and rock, this musical is a perfect choice for first-time visitors, too. The Finnish National Opera’s version features the largest ensemble of singers, musicians, and dancers ever seen in Finland. This spectacle is simply unmissable!

Spotlight on Eugene Onegin

Mezzosoprano Anna Erokhina and soprano Elisaveta Rimkevitch share insights about the opera Eugene Onegin. Watch the interview on Stage24!

Spotlight on Dialogues des Carmélites

Mezzo-soprano Tuija Knihtilä and soprano Sanna Iljin discuss Poulenc’s opera Dialogues des Carmélites. Watch the video on Stage24!

Melodies from the monastery – Dialogues des Carmélites and the resistance of the nuns

Francis Poulenc chose the voices of nuns to discuss the crisis of post-war France and the internal struggles of an individual in his most grandiose work, Dialogues des Carmélites.

Madama Butterfly: a Japanese perspective

Vuonna 1904 Milanossa ensiesityksensä saaneen Madama Butterflyn tarina sijoittuu Japaniin. Lue Kumi Shimozakin kiinnostava artikkeli!

A beginner’s guide to opera

This concise guide explains how to follow the story of an opera, what an aria is, and how to pick the right production for your first visit.

School opera: The Makings of a Star

Recycling is a key theme of the new School opera: the Making of a Star. What’s the future of humanity and planet Earth? Read more about the performance.

An interview with the new Artistic Director of the Opera, Thomas de Mallet Burgess

“Oopperan pitää puhutella meitä tässä ja nyt,” sanoo Kansallisoopperan uusi taiteellinen johtaja Thomas de Mallet Burgess. Lue haastattelu!

Messa da Requiem

Verdi’s Messa da Requiem takes to the stage in a sensational co-production of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet. Watch the video on Stage24!

Laila

A brand new diva joins the canon of iconic opera heroines! Join artificial intelligence in creating Laila’s reality at the Finnish National Opera. The interactive work created by Esa-Pekka Salonen, Paula Vesala, Tuomas Norvio and the Ekho Collective for the Finnish National Opera rejects the traditional roles of performing arts, as its music and visuality evolve and change in interaction with the audience.