Topi Lehtipuu
Curator/Tenor/Conductor
Tenor Topi Lehtipuu was the vocal soloist, like a fish in the water among the dancers. He was often placed in the center of the events ,singing skillfully, and above all with an impressive scenic presence.
As the Monster, Topi Lehtipuu was both disturbing and moving in a vocally and dramatically outstanding performance, even though he had to contend with a costume and make-up that, justifiably, made him unrecognizable.
The bright spot is tenor Topi Lehtipuu, who plays the role of the nameless monster. His voice is a beacon of humanity, depth and sophistication. He turns the monster into a tragic creature for which you feel compassion.
Topi Lehtipuu enjoys a reputation as one of Finland’s most highly individual artists. In addition to a career as a tenor of international renown,Topi enjoys a career as artistic consultant and curator. He was Director of the Helsinki Festival from 2015 to 2018, a wide-ranging and innovative multi-arts festival and a major event in Finland’s cultural year. He was also artistic director of Turku Music Festival from 2010 to 2015, and Joroinen Music Days, a chamber music festival in eastern Finland
As a singer, Topi has appeared in concert halls and opera houses throughout the world. An extremely versatile artist and a highly-skilled stage performer, he is renowned equally for repertoire ranging from early music, through Bach, Mozart and classical composers, to contemporary creations enjoying close relationships with the world's leading conductors and directors.
Recent highlights include the creation of the role of The Creature in Frankenstein, a new opera by Mark Gray commissioned by La Monnaie/De Munt, and participation in a new multi-disciplinary dance/vocal project featuring the music of Monteverdi - Third Practice - with renowned dance group Tero Saarinen Company. Other recent work includes performances as The Witch in Hänsel & Gretel with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Sir Andrew Davies, and a return to the Salzburg MozartWoche.
Mark Grey: Frankenstein. La Monnaie, 2019
Gluck: Iphigénie en Tauride, Salzburg Whitsun Festival, 2015
Mozart: Don Giovanni, La Monnaie, Brussels 2014
Stravinsky: The Rake's progress, Glyndebourne 2012
Mozart: Così fan tutte, Frankfurt 2008
Video gallery
- Topi Lehtipuu in Third Practice with Tero Saarinen Company and Helsinki Baroque - Cremona 2019
- Third Practice - Tero Saarinen Company and Helsinki Baroque with Topi Lehtipuu 2019
- Frankenstein at La Monnaie: Topi Lehtipuu and Bassem Akiki talk on Belgium TV BX1 '#M le mag de la rédac’
- Topi Lehtipuu as The Creature in Mark Grey's Frankenstein, La Monnaie 2019
- Mark Grey: Frankenstein, La Monnaie 2019
- Masterclass at the Munich Opera Studio
4 publicity photos
News and Articles
Wise words from 2021
3 December 2021James Bonas and Topi Lehtipuu form innovative production company
21 June 2021Out of the comfort zone
16 March 2021Gramophone magazine CD successes
15 September 2020Innovation and old wisdoms
29 May 2020Third Practice in full motion: a new production by Tero Saarinen, with Topi Lehtipuu.
22 May 2019Topi Lehtipuu leaves his mark as 'The Creature' in Mark Grey's Frankenstein
19 March 2019Newsletter
Maestro Arts welcomes ..... 27 June 2018A Fabulous Evening at the RPS Music Awards
10 May 2018Topi Lehtipuu is the stuttering prophet at the Salzburg Festival
28 July 2016
