Esa-Pekka Salonen to conduct his first Ring cycle in Helsinki

The Ring cycle will be staged in a new production at the Finnish National Opera in Helsinki between 2019 and 2021. The production will be conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen. The Finnish National Opera and Ballet season 2016–2017 presents a rich programme with music theatre by cutting-edge international directors and new works by some of the most acclaimed choreographers of our time. Spring 2017 will also feature a celebration of Finnish know-how in honour of the centenary of Finland’s independence. The Finnish National Ballet begins the year with a visit to Copenhagen.The Ring cycle, Richard