Unbroken Power – Tampere Opera’s 80th Anniversary Seminar at Tampere Hall, 4 March 2026 at 16:30
Tampere Opera, founded in 1946, is a continuous operatic tradition. The year 2026 marks its 80th season, and Don Carlos, to be presented in spring, will be its 132nd premiere. To honour the anniversary year, Tampere Opera will organise the Unbroken Power anniversary seminar on the premiere day of Don Carlos, 4 March 2026 at Tampere Hall.
Admission to the seminar is free.
Programme
OPENING REMARKS: Juha Rintamäki, Director General, Ministry of Education and Culture
KEYNOTE: Kaisa Rönkkö, Dean, Sibelius Academy
PANEL DISCUSSION (in English) “Why to Invest in Opera”
John Allison, Editor, Opera (UK)
Aivar Mae, Director General, Vanemuine Theatre (EE)
Moderator: Paulina Ahokas, CEO, Tampere-talo Group and Tampere Opera
PANEL DISCUSSION (in Finnish) “Oopperan tulevaisuus Suomessa” (The Future of Opera in Finland)
Katri Santtila, Counsellor for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Education and Culture
Emilie Gardberg, Director General, Arts and Culture Agency
Jaakko Ryhänen, Opera Singer
Moderator: Suvi Leinonen, Artistic Director, Tampere-talo and Tampere Opera
Please note that the number of seats is limited, so we kindly ask you to register as soon as possible.