Karita Mattila is one of today’s most radiant sopranos. Mattila was recently interviewed by reporter Raila Kinnunen.

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.

In Finland, you have only one head coach at a time. Head Coach and Conductor Kurt Kopecky tells about his unique job at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet.

“I am responsible for anything to do with lights and special effects during a performance. That means every one of the more than 600 lights of the stage, as well as any video projections and smoke. I plan their implementation according to the lighting designer’s wishes and supervise their setup and programming for all rehearsals and performances.”

Read more about Maestro Patrick Fournillier, our principal guest conductor!

“I never consciously decided to become a dancer. I started dance classes almost by chance.” Read FNOB’s soloist dancer Antti Keinänen’s interview!

“Anyone coming in for make-up just sits in the first available chair, so I never know what character I will be creating next.” Make-up Artist Daniela Echkart tells about her job at the FNOB.

“I work for the digital media projects of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet. I’m in charge of producing the live streaming, TV and radio broadcasts of the performances, so that anyone can enjoy opera and ballet in their own living room”, tells Digital Media and Event Producer Mikko Hannuksela. Read Mikko’s interview!