Kirkkokatu 2A, Oulu
Punainen Beethoven -julkaisutilaisuus
The over 400-page graphic novel, based on the life of the Soviet Union’s most famous composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975), is a decades-spanning portrayal of the artist, his era, and his contemporaries. The composer’s career encompassed both international acclaim and life-threatening depths: at its core is the precarious relationship between Shostakovich and Stalin, which seems not to end even with the death of one of them. Along the way, supporting figures include theatre director Vsevolod Meyerhold, actress Zinaida Reich, and poet Anna Akhmatova, among others. Toward the end of the book, music journalist Jaani Länsiö has written an essay on Dmitri Shostakovich.
Aapo Kukko (b. 1991) is a comics artist, illustrator, and scriptwriter originally from Kemi who has over time become based in Oulu. Red Beethoven is the most extensive work in the production of Kukko, who has been publishing comics since 2008.
Aapo Kukko
Accessibility
The accessible entrance is located on the Hallituskatu side of the City Hall. There is a button at the entrance that can be used to open the door. If the door does not open, you can press the info buzzer at the entrance to have it opened for you. The accessible entrance leads to the ground floor (0) of the City Hall. The elevator to other floors of the building is located down a long hallway to the right of the entrance. There is a tactile marking on the floor to guide visually impaired individuals toward the elevator. The elevator doors are 90 cm wide. For more information, please visit the City of Oulu’s website at https://www.ouka.fi/kaupungintalon-esteettomyys.
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