Tietäjien lahja (The Gift of the Magi) is a short 1994 chamber opera by Finnish classical composer Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928 - 2016), known for his neo-romantic and mystical style. The libretto is based on the famous short story The Gift of the Magi by American author O. Henry, concerning a holiday exchange of gifts, but with the setting changed to the composer's own childhood in Helsinki and presented as an acted film drama with realistic locations. Hannu Heikinheimo’s staging is exquisitely observed, and Rautavaara’s music powerfully compelling.
NR, 1997, 45 min. Closed captions (CC) in English.
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