On Stage

Jaakko Kuusisto:

MAKUUKAMARIOOPPERA

Oulu City Theatre

Fri 16.3.2012   at 19.00 28/20€ Buy ticket
Sat 17.3.2012   at 15.00 28/20€ Buy ticket
Sat 17.3.2012   at 19.00 28/20€ Buy ticket

Makuukamariooppera is a comedy about the difficulty of meeting people. What happens when a commitment phobic female photographer wakes up in the same bed with a priest who feels he has just found the love of his life? A petrified woman and a happy priest talk past each other – will the odd couple find a way to become in tune with each other?

Duration approx. 1 h

Libretto Jari Järvelä
Director Pertti Sveholm
Lighting and staging Max Wikström

Roles
Anu Hostikka soprano
Juha Hostikka
tenor

Tuula Hällström piano


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Production

Uuno Klami – Kalevi Aho:

Pyörteitä

Madetoja Concert Hall

To 22.3.2012   at 19.00 32/20€ Buy ticket
Pe 23.3.2012   at 19.00 32/20€ Buy ticket

Themes from the mythical story of The Forging of the Sampo combine an orchestral piece, contemporary choreography and modern staging into a memorable performance. Klami’s masterpiece complemented by Aho is an example of the greatest Finnish ballet music.

Duration approx. 2 h 30 min (incl. 2 intermissions)

Choreography Alpo Aaltokoski
Oulu Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jaakko Kuusisto

Dancers Janne Aspvik, Johanna Ikola, Jyrki Kasper, Ahto Koskitalo, Kaisa Launis, Jouni Majaniemi, Tuovi Rantanen, Samuli Riik, Esete Sutinen, Heidi Naakka, Mariano Vega, Emmi Väisänen
Staging and projections Alisha Davidow
Lighting Matti Jykylä
Costume design Marja Uusitalo


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Pyörteitä production has been supported by North Ostrobothnia Regional Fund.