Rakkauden ateria [2016]
opera in one act
Rakkauden ateria (2016) 75′
a church opera in one act
Based on a text from the Gospel of John (Finnish translation). Libretto edited by Veera Airas.
Solo roles: Jeesus (Baritone), John the Evangelist, (Male Reciter)
Male chorus of twelve voices (Tenors: 6; Baritones 3; Bass 3); Solos drawn from the Chorus: Simon Peter, Philip, Thomas, John the Apostle (as young); Organ; Percussion.
First performed in April 2017, Kuopio Dome. Cond. Heikki Liimola. Organ: Jan Lehtola. Solo roles: Kristian Lindroos, Jorma Hynninen etc.