Hannu Lintu
Hannu Lintu is the current chief conductor of the Finnish National Opera, set to leave his position in summer 2026. He has gained attention for expressing surprise at the use of a consulting firm in the selection process for his successor, questioning the motivations behind the inclusion of sensitive background checks in the application process.
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Recent news mentions
Hannu Lintu is the chief conductor of the Finnish National Opera and has created the production of Rīta zvaigzne.
Kas notiek ar cilvēka prātu, kad pasaule mainās mums nesaprotamā veidā? Helsinkos pirmatskaņota opera Rīta zvaigzne / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-05
Hannu Lintu is a well-known conductor who studied under Jorma Panula.
Lūdzu, acis uz orķestri, nevis uz partitūru! Intervija ar diriģentu un pedagogu Jormu Panulu / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-23
Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu is noticeably struggling with the French-influenced sound at the festival.
Lilli Paasikivi kämpft mit Startproblemen
Switzerland· 2025-07-19
Hannu Lintu will conduct the final performance of the season.
A música de câmara vai regressar à Gulbenkian na temporada 2025-26 | Música
Portugal· 2025-05-22
Hannu Lintu leads the orchestra and a stable cast of singers in the performance of 'Ryttaren'.
Operan ”Ryttaren” är både mytisk fantasy och samtidskommentar
Sweden· 2025-05-10
Hannu Lintu, the outgoing chief conductor, was surprised by the use of a consulting firm in the selection process.
Jopa ”rotu” ja seksielämä kiinnostavat, kun Kansallisooppera etsii ilmoituksella ylikapellimestaria
Finland· 2025-05-07
