The House of the Sun (Auringon talo) - Einojuhani Rautavaara
Information about the opera The House of the Sun by Einojuhani Rautavaara, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
An expressive, post-modern score, but in the end the story and music are not interesting enough to sustain attention.
Recommended recordings on CD
Franck/Kaappola/Regnell (Ondine ODE 1032-2D)
A beautiful recording of this disturbing and ultimately depressing opera.
Oulu Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mikko Franck.
Cast: Anna-Kristiina Kaappola (Noora), Raija Regnell (Riina), Mia Huhta (Eleanor), Helena Juntunen (Irene).
Ondine ODE 1032-2D