Soprano Karita Mattila celebrates her 50th birthday on 5 September 2010. Described by Musical America as "...the most electrifying singing actress of our day, the kind of performer who renews an aging art form and drives the public into frenzies," (Musician of the Year Award 2005) Karita Mattila is undoubtedly one of the most radiant personalities in the international classical world. The best-selling artist in Finnish classical music has an extensive opera and Lied discography and won two Grammy Awards. For Ondine, Karita Mattila has recorded ten albums; her latest release features the DVD recording of her legendary 2006 Helsinki Recital, including previously unreleased encore pieces (ODV 4004). For more information on Karita Mattila, click here.