I have some very exciting news to share that has recently been made official: I’m currently writing my first full scale opera Ovlá, an original story and libretto by Juho-Sire/Siri Broch Johansen. This will be the world’s first whole evening opera in the Sámi language. I am writing the music in close collaboration with Sámi musicians, who are composing all the joiks we will hear in the opera. Their joiks will be an integral part of the musical composition to honour their heritage and integrate their voices into a shared musical expression. The world premiere will take place at Oulu Theatre on the 16th of January 2026. More information can be found here.