The Finnish National Opera and Ballet will premiere four new short Finnish operas at Almi Hall on August 13, marking the culmination of the first year of “The Sugar Factory,” a new opera works program financed by the Finnish Cultural Foundation. Over the course of a year, 12 artists, four composers, four librettists, and four directors, developed the works with {…}

Finnish National Opera’s The Sugar Factory – New Opera Works has announced the selection of 12 artists from 300 applicants. The program, which the Finnish Cultural Foundation funds, selected its artists through an open call. The premieres of the works created through this collaboration will take place at the Finnish National Opera’s Almi Hall in autumn 2026. According to a {…}