Rasputin :: 2001-2003

opera in three acts
a) 27 singing roles [the role of Rasputin for bass voice], mixed choir, 3333/4331/12/2, strings b) Luebeck version: the main role of Rasputin modified for a baritone voice
Libretto by the composer (in Finnish)
Duration: 2 h 30 min
Commissioned by the Finnish National Opera, Dedicated to Mikko Franck
Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
Fp: Matti Salminen (Rasputin), Lilli Paasikivi (Alexandra), Jorma Hynninen (Nicholas II), cond. Mikko Franck, dir. Vilppu Kiljunen, Finnish National Opera, Helsinki, September 19, 2003; Fp (Luebeck version): Vincent Le Texier (Rasputin), Philharmonisches Orchester der Hansestadt Lübeck, cond. Roman Brogli-Sacher, dir. Marc Adam, Theater Lübeck, Luebeck (Germany), February 11, 2006