Thomas - Einojuhani Rautavaara
Information about the opera Thomas by Einojuhani Rautavaara, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Examines the confrontation between paganism and Christianity through the eyes of a Bishop.
Recommended recordings on CD
Haapasalo/Hynninen/Rautavaara (Ondine ODE 704-2)
Record of the Year 1986, chosen by music editors from the Finnish Broadcasting Company.
Joensuu City Orchestra, Savonlinna Opera Festival Chorus, conducted by Pekka Haapasalo, 1986.
Cast: Jorma Hynninen (Thomas - Bishop of Finland), Sini Rautavaara (Maiden), Peter Lindroos (Johann von Gobyn - Knight of the Sword), Matti Piipponen (Mäster Styver - a Merchant from Gotland).
Ondine ODE 704-2