Tristan and Isolde
The glowing passion of the overture plunges the listener into a whirl of yearning, love, fulfilment and death that lasts until the very end of the opera - and beyond: the emotional impact of this four-hour blockbuster lingers for a long time. Premiere 17th of May 2013.
Upcoming performance: Tue May 21, 2013 18:00 Main auditorium
L'elisir d'amore
Gaetano Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore is a perennial favourite among comic operas. And no wonder: it is a happy blend of the mishaps of lovesick characters and suave Italian melodies.
Upcoming performance: Wed May 22, 2013 19:00 Main auditorium
Carmen
Don José falls in love with the feisty gypsy girl Carmen. But Carmen's love runs free - it cannot be confined. José's blood begins to boil with revenge... The FNO production sets Carmen in 1930s Spain. Bizet's eternal classic is the most popular opera of all time.
Upcoming performance: Sat Sep 7, 2013 19:00 Main auditorium
Don Pasquale
Elderly bachelor Don Pasquale experiments with married life and learns a lesson he won't soon forget. Enjoy Donizetti's sunny music and delightful comic predicaments in a stylish new 1950s setting.
Upcoming performance: Fri Sep 27, 2013 19:00 Main auditorium
The Human Voice / The Bear
The Almi Hall hosts an evening of opera in a double bill featuring Francis Poulenc's La voix humaine (The Human Voice) and William Walton's The Bear.
Upcoming performance: Thu Oct 10, 2013 19:00 The Almi Hall
The Magic Flute
An immortal score, engaging fairy tale, and light-hearted farce combine to form a depiction of mankind's journey towards enlightenment. The content of The Magic Flute is so abundant; it lends itself to interpretation again and again.
Upcoming performance: Fri Oct 11, 2013 18:30 Main auditorium
Die tote Stadt
Erich Korngold's raging music merges with Kasper Holten's talented direction and Camilla Nylund's heartfelt performance to produce one of the Finnish National Opera's most celebrated productions.
Upcoming performance: Mon Nov 11, 2013 19:00 Main auditorium
Turandot
Turandot beheads all her wooers, but Prince Calaf risks it all to defy the peril. Can his love melt the ice princess' heart? Set in the fantastical setting of Peking, Turandot is Puccini's final luminously melodic masterwork.
Upcoming performance: Sat Nov 23, 2013 19:00 Main auditorium
La Cenerentola
The familiar Cinderella tale as told by Rossini is a real musical fireworks display with one accomplished, jolly and charming number following the other.
Upcoming performance: Wed Dec 11, 2013 19:00 Main auditorium
Jenůfa
Finnish star soprano Karita Mattila continues her series of unforgettable interpretations of Janáček. This searing description of a young woman's fate is among the most important operatic works of the 20th century.
Upcoming performance: Fri Jan 24, 2014 19:00 Main auditorium
Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni seduces and charms without remorse, until the day he receives a mysterious dinner guest. Mozart composed this exquisite opera seria around the notorious legend of Don Juan.
Upcoming performance: Fri Jan 31, 2014 19:00 Main auditorium
Don Carlos
Father and son in love with the same woman, the struggle for freedom, a lonely king, and the conflict between the powers of heaven and earth - Verdi used these ingredients to create a magnificently dramatic grand opera.
Upcoming performance: Thu Mar 6, 2014 19:00 Main auditorium
La Bohème
It is a frigid winter in Paris; the moon shines over the roofs of the city. But the virtues of art and romance warm the hearts of the young bohemians, just like the music of Puccini feeds the audience's soul.
Upcoming performance: Fri Mar 21, 2014 19:00 Main auditorium
Der Rosenkavalier
With its orchestral colours and enticing melodies, Der Rosenkavalier exudes Viennese elegance, making it one of Richard Strauss' most popular operas.
Upcoming performance: Tue May 13, 2014 18:00 Main auditorium
March 2013
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Sat 3/2 2:00 PM Main auditorium |
Robin HoodThe famous outlaw who lives in Sherwood Forest and is a virtuoso with bow and arrow takes to the main stage of the FNO in a adventure opera for the whole family. The magical Robin Hood premieres in January! |
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Wed 3/6 7:00 PM Main auditorium |
Robin HoodThe famous outlaw who lives in Sherwood Forest and is a virtuoso with bow and arrow takes to the main stage of the FNO in a adventure opera for the whole family. The magical Robin Hood premieres in January! |
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Fri 3/8 7:00 PM Main auditorium |
Le nozze di FigaroMarcellina wants Figaro, who wants to marry Susanna, who is also desired by the Count, which does not amuse the Countess, who in turn is hounded by Cherubino. Excuse me? It will take more than a few lovely arias and virtuoso ensemble scenes to get to the bottom of this. |
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Wed 3/13 7:00 PM Main auditorium |
Le nozze di FigaroMarcellina wants Figaro, who wants to marry Susanna, who is also desired by the Count, which does not amuse the Countess, who in turn is hounded by Cherubino. Excuse me? It will take more than a few lovely arias and virtuoso ensemble scenes to get to the bottom of this. |
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Sat 3/16 1:00 PM Main auditorium |
Robin HoodThe famous outlaw who lives in Sherwood Forest and is a virtuoso with bow and arrow takes to the main stage of the FNO in a adventure opera for the whole family. The magical Robin Hood premieres in January! |
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Sat 3/16 7:00 PM Main auditorium |
Le nozze di FigaroMarcellina wants Figaro, who wants to marry Susanna, who is also desired by the Count, which does not amuse the Countess, who in turn is hounded by Cherubino. Excuse me? It will take more than a few lovely arias and virtuoso ensemble scenes to get to the bottom of this. |
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Wed 3/20 7:00 PM Main auditorium |
Le nozze di FigaroMarcellina wants Figaro, who wants to marry Susanna, who is also desired by the Count, which does not amuse the Countess, who in turn is hounded by Cherubino. Excuse me? It will take more than a few lovely arias and virtuoso ensemble scenes to get to the bottom of this. |
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Fri 3/22 7:00 PM Main auditorium |
Robin HoodThe famous outlaw who lives in Sherwood Forest and is a virtuoso with bow and arrow takes to the main stage of the FNO in a adventure opera for the whole family. The magical Robin Hood premieres in January! |
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Sat 3/23 6:00 PM Main auditorium |
Robin HoodThe famous outlaw who lives in Sherwood Forest and is a virtuoso with bow and arrow takes to the main stage of the FNO in a adventure opera for the whole family. The magical Robin Hood premieres in January! |
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Tue 3/26 7:00 PM Main auditorium |
Robin HoodThe famous outlaw who lives in Sherwood Forest and is a virtuoso with bow and arrow takes to the main stage of the FNO in a adventure opera for the whole family. The magical Robin Hood premieres in January! |
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Wed 3/27 7:00 PM Main auditorium |
Le nozze di FigaroMarcellina wants Figaro, who wants to marry Susanna, who is also desired by the Count, which does not amuse the Countess, who in turn is hounded by Cherubino. Excuse me? It will take more than a few lovely arias and virtuoso ensemble scenes to get to the bottom of this. |
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Sat 3/30 2:00 PM Main auditorium |
Le nozze di FigaroMarcellina wants Figaro, who wants to marry Susanna, who is also desired by the Count, which does not amuse the Countess, who in turn is hounded by Cherubino. Excuse me? It will take more than a few lovely arias and virtuoso ensemble scenes to get to the bottom of this. |
