Background
Talvela, Martti Olavi was born on February 4, 1935 in Hiitola, Finland. Son of Toivo and Nelly Talvela.
Talvela, Martti Olavi was born on February 4, 1935 in Hiitola, Finland. Son of Toivo and Nelly Talvela.
Teacher Lahti Music High School, 1958. With Royal Opera House, Stockholm, 1961-1962. Artistic director Savonlinna Opera Festival, Finland, 1972-1989.
Married Anna Kaariainen, 1957. 3 children.