Un ballo in maschera – high emotion in the world of high politics
Vilppu Kiljunen’s production takes us to the modern world of high politics where even human emotions are a matter of public relations. The new version of Verdi’s classic will be premiered on March 22.
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Mariinsky Theatre visits the FNO
The Mariinsky Theatre of St Petersburg will be giving guest performances at the FNO. There are three works on the programme: the opera Enchanted Wanderer (30 March), the ballet The Little Humpbacked Horse (31 March), and a triple bill featuring works by George Balanchine, entitled Jewels (1 and 2 April).
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Made in Finland
Two new Finnish works will be premiered in an evening of dance in Almi Hall. The choreographers are Jarkko Mandelin and Simo Kellokumpu. World premiere in the Almi Hall on March 11.
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La Sylphide
La Sylphide is one of the oldest ballets still in the standard repertoire. Its most famous version, choreographed by August Bournonville to music by Herman Severin Løvenskiold, was premiered in Copenhagen in 1836. Premiere at the Finnish National Ballet on Feb 26.
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Albert Herring performance was cancelled on Thu, March 4
Due to illness, the performance of Albert Herring was cancelled on Thursday, March 4. Purchased tickets will be exchanged or reimbursed at the FNO box office (+358 9 4030 2211, tickets@operafin.fi) until March 11. We apologize for the inconvenience!
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