Finnish National Opera, Opera company and theatre in Taka-Töölö, Helsinki, Finland
The Finnish National Opera presents performances in a modern building beside Töölönlahti bay, featuring a main auditorium with 1,350 seats and a studio space for 500 viewers.
Established in 1911 under the name Domestic Opera, the institution operated from Alexander Theater until moving to its current purpose-built facility in 1993.
The organization produces four new operas and three ballet productions annually, incorporating both international classics and contemporary Finnish compositions into their programming.
The facility maintains wheelchair accessibility throughout the building and offers advance booking options for performances through their online calendar system.
The opera company employs 30 permanent solo singers, 60 choir members, and 120 musicians, presenting different productions each week throughout the performance season.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 1911
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: https://oopperabaletti.fi
GPS coordinates: 60.18167,24.92972
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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