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Acclaimed Autumn Sonata to be streamed online globally

Sebastian Fagerlund’s opera Höstsonaten – Autumn Sonata, lauded by both critics and the audience, will be streamed online by the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle, The Opera Platform and Stage24, the virtual stage of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet, on Saturday the 23rd of September, 2017.Höstsonaten – Autumn Sonata  composed by Sebastian Fagerlund had its world premiere at the Finnish National Opera on the 8th of September 2017. The opera brings together a story by cinema legend Ingmar Bergman, the music of Sebastian

Finnish world premiere at the National Opera stars Anne Sofie von Otter

The much-anticipated highlight of the 2017–2018 season at the National Opera is the world premiere of a new Finnish opera, Höstsonaten – Autumn Sonata , on the 8th of September 2017. The opera brings together a story by cinema legend Ingmar Bergman, the music of Sebastian Fagerlund and the voice of one of today’s most highly-esteemed mezzo-sopranos, Anne Sofie von Otter.“This opera, commissioned from me by the Finnish National Opera, is a multi-layered and powerful relationship drama,” says composer Sebastian Fagerlund who

­­Award-winning Finnish novel Ice is adapted into an opera

In January 2019 the Finnish National Opera will host the world premiere of a new opera from Finland based on Ulla-Lena Lundberg’s bestselling novel Ice. The novel was awarded the Finlandia prize, Finland’s most prestigious literary award, in 2012. The opera will be composed by Jaakko Kuusisto and the libretto in Finnish will be written by Juhani Koivisto. The director of the production will be Anna Kelo. Season 2017–2018 at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet also presents impressive Finnish world premieres, with both Höstsonaten – Autumn Sonata 

Gita Kadambi appointed as the General Director of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Gita Kadambi (45) has been appointed as the General Director of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet. The Board made the final decision in their meeting today, on May the 18th. The Board invited the personnel groups of the Opera and Ballet to share their views on the appointment, and their statements were unanimously positive. Kadambi will start in her new role in January 2018.Gita Kadambi combines the expertise, vision and experience in leadership and the cultural field that the Board of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet requires from the General Director. The position entails the

Gita Kadambi proposed to become the General Director of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet

The Board of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet has proposed Gita Kadambi to be appointed as the institution’s new General Director. Kadambi’s current position is the General Manager of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. The Board made the proposal in a meeting held on Thursday May the 4th. Before the final decision, the board will invite personnel groups to share their views on the matter.Gita Kadambi (45) combines the expertise, vision and experience in leadership and the cultural field that the Board of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet requires from the General Director. The

Grand premieres, three Verdi masterpieces and a variety of ballet at the FNOB in 2017–2018

The next season of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet, from August 2017 to May 2018, has been published at oopperabaletti.fi . The autumn will begin with the ballet Lady of the Camellias by Val Caniparoli and the world premiere of a Finnish opera, Sebastian Fagerlund’s Höstsonaten (Autumn Sonata), based on the film by Ingmar Bergman. Its main role was written for mezzosoprano star Anne Sofie von Otter. It’s time to reveal the secrets – next season is all about dealing with hidden memories and addressing repressed emotions.Autumn Sonata 

FNO’s The Flying Dutchman on The Opera Platform

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet is one of 15 major international opera houses participating in The Opera Platform, a European online streaming service the purpose of which is to provide free opera to viewers around Europe. The FNO’s The Flying Dutchman  will be available in the service for one month from 13 January.Kasper Holten’s production of The Flying Dutchman sets the action in the urban world of contemporary art. The title character is a famous artist who travels around the world. Holten notes that Wagner’s quest for

Finnish National Opera and Ballet seeks new General Director

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet  in Helsinki is looking for a new General Director. The current General Director, Päivi Kärkkäinen, will retire in spring 2018, and her replacement will be expected to take up the post at the beginning of 2018. The recruitment process will begin in January 2017. Applicants are expected to be have management experience, vision and an appreciation of culture. The principal duties of the General Director will include implementing strategy, achieving a solid funding base, securing the operational potential of the FNOB and

Kasper Holten’s The Flying Dutchman premiered at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet

The Flying Dutchman and the new ballet Alice in Wonderland to be streamed worldwideThe Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) will be streaming the opera The Flying Dutchman and the ballet Alice in Wonderland live from the Finnish National Opera and Ballet on the Yle Klassinen website. The streamed webcasts will also be available in the Stage24 service  on the FNOB website. Alice in Wonderland will be webcast on Saturday 29 October, and The Flying Dutchman on Thursday 24 November. Both performances begin at 18.50 local time (UTC +3 hours). A recording of both

Crossover extravaganza by ballet director Kenneth Greve

The year 2017 marks the centenary of Finland’s independence. The Finnish National Opera and Ballet will be celebrating the year with a new ballet extravaganza, which is also the farewell production of Kenneth Greve, whose appointment as Artistic Director of the FNB expires in 2018.The Finnish National Opera and Ballet is making a huge investment in the Finland 100 celebrations with a blockbuster production focusing on Finland’s history – and future. The Land of Kalevala  ballet spectacle

Esa-Pekka Salonen appointed first-ever Artist in Association at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Beginning this season, Salonen will assume a diverse and comprehensive role as a conductor, composer, artistic advisor and ambassador. His five-year engagement begins with the current production of Elektra and continues through 2021.The Finnish National Opera and Ballet (FNOB) has appointed composer, conductor and creative force Esa-Pekka Salonen Artist in Association, a newly created, five-year position. In this capacity, Salonen will have a broad remit: conducting performances, introducing his compositions into the repertoire and acting as artistic advisor. The Artist in Association

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