Aleksis Kivi (opera)
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Aleksis Kivi is an opera
in two acts by Einojuhani Rautavaara
, to a libretto
by the composer. Composed between 1995 and 1996, it was first performed by the Savonlinna Opera Festival
on July 8, 1997, with Jorma Hynninen
in the title role. The opera deals with episodes in the life of Aleksis Kivi
, the Finnish national writer.
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
in two acts by Einojuhani Rautavaara
Einojuhani Rautavaara
Einojuhani Rautavaara is a Finnish composer of contemporary classical music, and is one of the most notable Finnish composers after Jean Sibelius.-Life:...
, to a libretto
Libretto
A libretto is the text used in an extended musical work such as an opera, operetta, masque, oratorio, cantata, or musical. The term "libretto" is also sometimes used to refer to the text of major liturgical works, such as mass, requiem, and sacred cantata, or even the story line of a...
by the composer. Composed between 1995 and 1996, it was first performed by the Savonlinna Opera Festival
Savonlinna Opera Festival
Savonlinna Opera Festival is held annually in the city of Savonlinna in Finland. The Festival takes place at the medieval Olavinlinna , built in 1475...
on July 8, 1997, with Jorma Hynninen
Jorma Hynninen
Jorma Kalervo Hynninen is a Finnish baritone who performs regularly with the world's major opera companies. He has also worked in opera administration....
in the title role. The opera deals with episodes in the life of Aleksis Kivi
Aleksis Kivi
Aleksis Kivi , born Alexis Stenvall, was a Finnish author who wrote the first significant novel in the Finnish language, Seven Brothers...
, the Finnish national writer.