Malanja opera in Valamo on Thu 23 July at 4 PM and 6 PM

Due to high demand, a second performance on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6 PM (the 4 PM show is sold out)

Malanja is a new opera for spring 2026, which brings the powerful spirit of Heikki Turunen's beloved novel Kuokka ja kannel to the stage.

This Finnish and Karelian-language work takes you into the life of a small border village, where everyday life and the threat of Russia; love and death go hand in hand.

The opera is composed by Esko Alanen, directed by Sami Nousiainen, and choreographed by Anastasia Kolomainen. The soloists consist of professional singers from all over Finland. The set design and costumes create a unique atmosphere that transports the audience to another world, together with dancers and the Joensuu Luminanssi Choir. The orchestra is conducted by Olli Mikkonen.

The performers are mainly music professionals from Joensuu; the group includes 8 soloists, a 15-member choir, a 4-member orchestra, and a dance group.

In roles: Roosa Tarvonen, Antti Pakkanen, Ella Kinnunen, Sanna Riissanen, Henri Jussila, Aamu Pulkkinenc, Heidi Lihavainen and Sakari Sillanpää.

Tickets 30€

Limited seating!

Finnish-language libretto available for purchase on site for 3€ each

Tickets available until July 22, 2026

from the online store https://webtuohus.valamo.fi/malanja-ooppera/p/LP0014.18/ and

from Valamo's Sales Service tel. 017 570 1810 email. salesservice@valamo.fi

Tickets at the door on July 23, one hour before (from 5 PM) the opera, if seats are available.

Performance duration 1 hour 15 minutes, no intermission

No numbered seats.

WELCOME!

WELCOME!