Malanja -opera in Valamo Thu 23.7. at 4 PM

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

This Finnish and Karelian-language work takes you into the life of a small border village, where ordinary daily 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, which takes the viewer to another world together with the 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

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

Tickets available from the Online Store WebTuohus and
from Valamo Sales Service tel. 017 570 1810 email. salesservice@valamo.fi

Performance duration 1 hour 15 minutes. No intermission.

No numbered seats.

WELCOME!

TULGUA TERVEH!