This impactful opera is an experience unlike anything seen before at the Finnish National Opera. In an uprising on a farm, a group of animals overthrow their farmer’s tyrannical reign. Little by little, their new society begins to mirror human civilisation, and their original principles of equality are cast aside.

Animal Farm

Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Russia, at the dawn of the seventeenth century. Following the murder of Tsarevich Dmitry, son of Ivan the Terrible, the people long for a ruler who can put an end to hunger and oppression. Boyar Boris Godunov is installed on the throne, but doubts about his involvement in the murder undermine his power. He himself is consumed by remorse …

Roman Ialcic

Events

Upcoming events

10 - 29 Jun, 2027

Boris Godunov · La Monnaie / De Munt

Past events

Mar 28 - May 6, 2025

Animal Farm · Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Mar 28 - May 6, 2025

Animal Farm · Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Future and recently performed repertoire

Nikitich in Boris Godunov by Mussorgsky

La Monnaie / De Munt

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