Dates:
Thu, 10 Sept 2026, 19:00–20:00
John Blow’s (1649–1708) opera Venus and Adonis performed in Finland for the first time!
John Blow’s (1649–1708) opera Venus and Adonis, believed to be performed in Finland for the first time, tells the story of the goddess Venus and her love for the mortal Adonis. Composed in 1683 for the court of King Charles II, it is considered the oldest known opera in the English language. Venus and Adonis is rooted in the masque tradition that was popular in 17th-century England. Blow’s only opera is filled with charm, beauty, and dance-like elegance, while also carrying a powerful emotional charge. The performance is part of the Espoo Baroque Festival.
Director: Juulia Tapola
Music Director: Anna-Maaria Oramo
Choreographer: Maria Hostikka
Venus: Anna Ginström, soprano
Vocal students of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Espoo Baroque Orchestra
Children’s Choir
Duration: 1 hour, no intermission
Tickets: €29.50/€14.50 + service fee (from €1.50 + 0.65% of the order)
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Cost: €29,50/ 14,50
Bookings: Booking information is available from the event source.
Categories: Tapiola, music, cultural events
Image credit: CC BY
Source: Event information supplied by City of Espoo Linked Events API, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
