Opera shock: Savonlinna is off

Opera shock: Savonlinna is off

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norman lebrecht

May 16, 2021

Finland’s Savonlinna Opera festival has called off all performances this summer due to ‘the uncertain situation’.

The decision is perplaxing since Covid rates in Finland are low and Savonlinna performances are partly outdoors.

This blow will be felt across the festival industry.

Among the casualties is a gala concert with Karita Mattila.

 

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