opera(3 days)
Missy Mazzolin's opera about the life and death of Isabelle Eberhardt. A Swiss adventurer and writer abandons Europe for the deserts of North Africa in search of her place in the world.
theater18:30Music, movement and dance converge in a work inspired by medieval Iberian rituals, comparing women's experiences across centuries.
musical13:00Sinikka and Tiina Nopola's musical about Heinähattu and Vilttitossu's family awaiting a new arrival. A fully composed story of two singing siblings with accordion, percussion, and violin.
opera18:30Two classical operas in one evening: Rimski-Korsakov's "Mozart & Salieri" and Mascagni's "Zanetto" at Aleksanteri Theatre.
musical(18 days)
A sharp musical theatre production in which Finnish opera divas Ida Aalberg and Aino Ackté are interviewed in a tv studio. Featuring harpsichordist Elina Mustonen, opera singer Reetta Ristimäki and other performers.
festival(11 days)
Helsinki Opera Summer showcases performances by independent opera groups at the Alexander Theatre. The festival focuses on new chamber opera and musical theatre.
