"I see each orchestra as a unique person, like different people. Sometimes there’s immediate chemistry between the conductor and the orchestra. That’s what happened with the orchestra of the FNOB." Read an interesting interview of our Principal Guest Conductor Patrick Fournillier.
Working at the Arts Factory
Petteri Iivonen is the 1st Leader of the Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet. What is his job like? Read Petteri's interview!
"I never consciously decided to become a dancer. I started dance classes almost by chance." Read FNOB's soloist dancer Antti Keinänen's interview!
“Stage work is addictive.” Nina Valtonen has worked as a stage manager at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet for 21 years. Read Nina's interview!
"The world of opera in itself is unique, you just get carried away with it." Helinä Siltanen, opera singer in the chorus of the FNO tells about her job. Read more!
"My job title is a massage therapist, but I would rather describe myself as an institutionalised caretaker", says Massage therapist Pasi Lind. Read more!
"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!
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.