Talvela, Martti (Olavi)
Talvela, Martti (Olavi) (b Hiitola, 1935; d Juva, 1989). Finn. bass. Début Stockholm 1961 (Sparafucile in Rigoletto). Royal Opera, Stockholm, 1961–2; Bayreuth 1962; CG début 1970; Salzburg Fest. from 1968; NY Met début 1968. Art. dir. Savonlinna Opera Fest., Finland, 1972–9. Appointed gen. dir., Nat. Opera, Helsinki, but died before taking office.
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