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Covid Fan Tutte
Autumn season at the opera opens with Covid fan tutte, starring leading Finnish soloists The first opera in the autumn repertoire will be Covid fan tutte, featuring for example soprano Karita Mattila and conductors Esa-Pekka Salonen and Hannu Lintu. The new libretto to the score of Mozart’s Così fan tutte will be written by Minna Lindgren. The premiere of Covid fan tutte will take place at the end of August. Directed by Jussi Nikkilä, the opera will be sung by Finland’s most prominent soloists, including Karita Mattila, Miina-Liisa Värelä, Tommi Hakala, Johanna Rusanen, Tuomas Katajala, and Waltteri Torikka. Minna Lindgren will write a topical libretto to the score of Mozart’s Così fan tutte, combining elements of satire and reality shows.
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Plot Summary
A contemporary opera adaptation of Mozart's "Così fan tutte" set during the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and isolation as a group of characters navigate the complexities of a lockdown. The narrative unfolds through innovative digital platforms, reflecting the challenges and adaptations of artistic expression in a world grappling with a global health crisis.
Critical Reception
Covid Fan Tutte received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its timely relevance and innovative approach to adapting a classic opera for the digital age. Some reviewers found the experimental nature and direct engagement with the pandemic themes to be powerful, while others felt the artistic choices sometimes overshadowed the musicality or narrative cohesion.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious and relevant adaptation of a classical work to contemporary issues.
Noted for its innovative use of digital platforms and performance techniques during the pandemic.
Some critiques pointed to experimental elements that occasionally detracted from traditional operatic elements.
Google audience: Audience reception information for Covid Fan Tutte is not readily available through typical Google user review aggregations, likely due to its niche format and limited release.
Fun Fact
The opera was created and performed entirely remotely during the COVID-19 lockdowns, with performers and creators collaborating across different locations.
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