The opera Venus and Adonis

Venus & Adonis ooppera Louhisalissa 10. syyskuuta.

Time

Thu 10.9.2026 EET/EEST19.00–20.00 EET/EEST

Location

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Louhi hall

Price

€29,50/ 14,50 + service fee (from €1.50 + 0.65% of the order)

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Organizer

Elinvoima

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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The route to the main entrance

The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors under 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is at least 3.6 m.
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.

The main entrance

The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.

In the facility