The second DVD release (first being Koirien Kalevala (2005)) of the family opera "Koirien Kalevala" (English: The Canine Kalevala) by composer and conductor Jaakko Kuusisto. Performance dates in Savonlinna Opera Festival include July 8-9 and 12-13, 2007 from its third season. The opera premiered at Savonlinna in July 12, 2004.
Actor and alto singer Paula Etelävuori originally played the character of Louhi in the first two performance seasons (2004-2005) in Savonlinna Opera Festival, but she passed away in 2006. During the 2007 performances the role is played by Tiina Sinkkonen.