About Kokkola Opera

Kokkola Opera was founded in 2004 by Anu Komsi, Sakari Oramo, Annika Mylläri and Robert McLoud- all internationally established artists.

West Coast Kokkola Opera founding members, from the left Annika Mylläri, Robert McLoud, Anu Komsi, Sakari Oramo. Photo: Esa Melametsä

Kokkola Opera’s mottos are adventurous programming, high artistic level, creative risk-taking and bringing forward our heritage and roots from Kokkola and Central Ostrobothnia areas. Productions often feature both Finnish and Swedish languages - both languages are spoken in Kokkola..

Welcome to the opera!

The Board and Organisation

Chairman: Matti Sundberg
Vice Chairman: Sakari Oramo
Artistic Director: Anu Komsi
Board members: Martin Granholm, Kaija Jestoi and Robert McLoud
Managing Director: Annika Mylläri

Program 2010

Georges Bizet: Carmen

Kokkola Opera Summer 1.7.-6.7.2010

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Donations

Kokkola opera is a not-for-profit organisation and always in need of sponsors. In 2009 you can sponsor directly one of our projects LULU, DÖBELN 1809 and HÄSTARNA KOMMERYour name will be printed in our publications and annual report. Please contact us at when interested in sponsorship.