Scenes from the Red God

Scenes from the Red God is a dramatic dialogue-dance piece. It deals with life, death and love. The work is inspired by ancient myths and mystical paintings, and it combines music, acting and dance.

Artists:
Dramaturgy by Pirkko Saisio 
Dance and choreography by Atte Kilpinen
Actor Valtteri Lehtinen 
Violinist Laura Vikman 
Violinist Petri Aarnio 
Violist Ezra Woo
Cellist Mikko Ivars 
Double bassist Iikka Järvi
Flutist Yuki Koyama 
Clarinettist Fatima Boix 
Pianist Jouko Laivuori 

PROGRAM

Pirkko Saisio, dramaturgy
Atte Kilpinen, dance & choreography
Valtteri Lehtinen, actor
Laura Vikman, music design

Terry Riley (1935–):
Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector
Petri Aarnio, violin
Laura Vikman, violin
Ezra Woo, viola
Mikko Ivars, cello

Nikolai Rimski-Korsakov (1844–1908):
Hymn to the Sun, arr. Fritz Kreisler
Laura Vikman, violin
Jouko Laivuori, piano

Leonid Desjatnikov (1955–):
Eskizï k zakatu Эскизы к закату (Sketches to Sunset)
1. Absalom’s Death
2. Death in Venice
3. Jewish Lambada
4. Lot’s Daughters
5. Take Five and Seven
6. Tango in E minor
7. Evening
8. Love

Duration approx. 50 min (no intermission)

In collaboration with JoJo - Oulu Dance Center .

The concert is part of the 2025 Oulu Music Festival.

Tickets

32 € Regular / 25 € Pensioner / 20 € Discount groups

Available through Ticketmaster Finland nationwide. Prices include handling fees. Tickets without handling fees are available from the Valve ticket office. A service fee of €3 per order will be charged for purchases from the Ticketmaster ticket shop, or €1.50 per order when purchasing from the Ticketmaster online store.

The ticket price includes the cloakroom fee.

A limited number of Kaikukortti-tickets are available.

Ticket Sales Locations

Ticketmaster Finland nationwide.
Oulu Sinfonia ticket shop, Leevi Madetojan katu 1-3.
Cultural Centre Valve ticket office, Hallituskatu 7.
At the door one hour before the concert.

Accessibility

The facilities on the 1st floor of the Music Center are accessible. There are accessible pathways to the lobby areas, halls, and restaurant. An accessible restroom for people with mobility impairments is available in the lobby of Madetoja Hall, on the left side of the cloakroom area. For more information, visit Oulu Music Centre website at www.oulunmusiikkikeskus.fi.

The organizer reserves the right to make changes.

Kuva: Marjo Tynkkynen.