The Finnish National Opera mounted this 2010 production of Einojuhani Rautavaara's 3-act opera +Aleksis Kivi, with a cast that includes Jorma Hynninen in the title role, Janne Reinikainen as August Ahlqvist, Riikka Rantanen as Charlotta and Pauliina Linnosaari as Hilda. The Finnish National Opera Orchestra lends symphonic accompaniment, conducted by Mikko Franck; Eeva Ij?s designed the sets; Niina Pasanen created the costumes; and Pekka Milonoff directs for the stage.
