Thomas (opera)

Thomas is a 1985 Finnish-language opera in three acts by Einojuhani Rautavaara to a libretto by the composer based on the life of Thomas, 13th Century bishop of Finland.[1]

Recording
  • Thomas - Jorma Hynninen (baritone -Thomas, Bishop of Finland), Sini Rautavaara (soprano - Maiden), Peter Lindroos (tenor - Johann von Gobyn, Knight of the Sword), Matti Piipponen (tenor - Mäster Styver, a Merchant from Gotland) Joensuu City Orchestra , Savonlinna Opera Festival Chorus, Pekka Haapasalo
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References
  1. The Rough Guide to Opera Matthew Boyden, Nick Kimberley, Joe Staines - 2002 -1858287499 "Libretto by the composer. Synopsis Act! Finland, the thirteenth century. At the end of his life, Thomas, formerly bishop of Finland and an early proponent of the idea of Finnish nationhood, sees his past flash before him. He remembers children ..."
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