The Cunning Little Vixen: Finnish National Opera

About the Event

Leoš Janáček depicted tragic human characters in his works but also demonstrated a profound understanding of nature. The Cunning Little Vixen is an insightful study about the relationship between the restrictions of human life and the freedom of the animal kingdom.

A young vixen, or female fox, is captured by a forest ranger and obliged to learn to live among humans. The vixen finally escapes to freedom and the proper life of a fox, however short that may be. Featuring a cast of animal characters, this opera resembling a fairy tale is suitable for the whole family.

A fantastically imaginative realisation of the colourful world of animals is presented in the opera set design début of internationally recognised designer Klaus Haapaniemi. The director and choreographer are Immo Karaman and Fabian Posca, who created the acclaimed production of Doctor Atomic.


Conductor: Dalia Stasevska
Director: Immo Karaman
Choreography: Fabian Posca
Visual concept: Klaus Haapaniemi
Set and costume design: arrangement Mark Väisänen
Lighting design: Immo Karaman, Matti Leinonen