Finland Mozart, Bruckner: The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor: Kurt Masur, Helsinki Music Centre, 16.9.2011 (GF)
Helsinki
Fading Helsinki Ring revival polished up by Salminen, Hakala and some world-class fire
Finland Wagner, Der Ring des Nibelungen: Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of Finnish National Opera , Leif Segerstam (conductor) Finnish National Opera, Helsinki, 5-11.9.2011 (BK)
Farewell to Finlandia Hall:Mahler and Haydn bid adieu to Helsinki Philharmonic’s old home
Mahler, Haydn: Juhan Tralla (tenor), Gabriel Suovanen (baritone), Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra – John Storgårds (conductor) at the Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, 18.5.2011 (GF)
Come to Finland for Il Tabarro. Stay home for the rest of Il Trittico.
Puccini, Il Trittico: Finnish National Opera chorus and children’s chorus, Mikko Franck (conductor) at the Finnish National Opera, Helsinki, 17.5.2011 (GF)