Malanja Opera at Valaam Monastery Thu 23.7. at 4 PM

Malanja is the 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 to the heart of life in 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, the director is Sami Nousiainen, and the choreographer is 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 the dancers and the Joensuu Luminanssi choir. The orchestra is conducted by Olli Mikkonen.

The performers are mainly professional musicians from Joensuu; the group consists of 7 soloists, a 15-member choir, a 4-member orchestra, and a dance group.

Cast: Roosa Tarvonen, Antti Pakkanen, Ella Kinnunen, Sanna Riissanen, Henri Jussila, Aamu Pulkkinen, and Sakari Sillanpää.

Tickets 30€

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

Tickets available from Online store WebTuohus and
from Valamo Sales service tel. +358 17 570 1810 email. salesservice@valamo.fi

Performance duration 1 hour 15 minutes, no intermission

No numbered seats.

WELCOME!

WELCOME!