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Madeleine Onne proposed to become the Artistic Director of the Finnish National Ballet

The Board of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet decided upon the proposal today.In a meeting held today, on Friday September the 29th, the Board of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet decided to propose Madeleine Onne as the Artistic Director of the FNB. The proposal took place following a motion by the General Director Päivi Kärkkäinen, which had been unanimously supported by the nomination and remuneration committee appointed by the board. The board will make their final decision over the appointment of the Artistic Director after hearing personnel groups on October the 10th, 2017.

­­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 

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 

Queen Margarethe of Denmark and Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipilä to attend FNB guest performance in Copenhagen

Finland’s centenary celebrated at the Royal Danish Theatre with premiere of The Snow QueenQueen Margarethe of Denmark plans to attend the premiere of The Snow Queen to be performed by the Finnish National Ballet in Copenhagen next week, on Friday 27 January, along with Finland’s Prime Minister Juha Sipilä who will visit Denmark on a working visit and host the evening as chairman of the ‘Finland 100’ delegation. Several government ministers and diplomats will also attend. The Finnish National Ballet will give four performances of the ballet The Snow Queen 

Finnish National Ballet seeks new Artistic Director

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet is looking for a new Artistic Director for the Finnish National Ballet, as the term of Kenneth Greve, who has held the position since 2008, ends in summer 2018. The new Artistic Director will be signed on for a four-year period, 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2022, with a two-year renewal option. “We are looking for someone with vision and expertise in ballet who is also internationally networked. He or she will continue the fine work that Kenneth Greve has been doing. During his time here, the FNB has developed hugely. I appreciate his contribution not

Finnish National Ballet to tour Japan in April

Finnair is the Finnish National Ballet’s partner for the tourThe Finnish National Ballet will go on tour to Tokyo and Osaka in Japan in April 2017, with six performances at the Bunkamura Orchard Hall  in Tokyo on 22–25 April and two performances in Osaka on 29–30 April. “We are proud to have been invited, as this is the FNOB’s first-ever visit to Japan. Only the best performing ensembles in the world are invited to Japan, and audiences there are ballet connoisseurs, so we are extremely honoured,” says Kenneth Greve, Artistic Director of the

Finnish National Ballet to perform The Snow Queen in Copenhagen in January

The Finnish National Ballet will be visiting Copenhagen, Denmark in January 2017, giving four performances of the ballet The Snow Queen  by Artistic Director Kenneth Greve at the Royal Danish Ballet  between 27 and 29 January 2017. The premiere is already sold out, and tickets for other performances are also selling fast. The Snow Queen has been a huge success in Helsinki, playing to sold-out houses, and it seems only natural to take it to Copenhagen,

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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