Matti Turunen-
Biography
Versatile opera singer and church musician
Matti Turunen is an internationally experienced bass player, whose strengths include deep timbre and versatile interpretive skills. He has performed on the stages of several opera houses, including the Teatro alla Scala in Milan and the Finnish National Opera. His most notable roles include Wagner’s Hunding, Mozart’s Sarastro and Puccini’s Colline. He has also performed major works of sacred music such as Verdi’s Requiem and Bach’s St John Passion.
Matti has a Master’s degree in Music (Sibelius Academy), and he also has extensive experience as a chancellor, teacher and choir director. He has served as the musical soul of several congregations and has taught at the University of Arts and at the University of Eastern Finland. His work combines high artistic standards, cultural diversity and warm-hearted collaboration.
He is also an active competitor and has won awards such as the Bayreuth Scholarship of the Finnish Wagner Society. Turunen has participated in numerous master classes, through which she has developed her own vocal and expressive technique under the tutelage of internationally renowned pedagogues.
In his spare time, Matti composes and participates in intercultural cooperation, especially in the promotion of multicultural music and peace. His commitment to the arts and community is evident on the performance stage and in the daily life of his congregations.