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Die Kalewainen in Pochjola -opera

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The world premiere of a rediscovered opera composed by Karl Müller-Berghaus over 120 years ago. Kalewainen is the first through-composed opera based on the Kalevala and also by far the most ambitious musical work written in Finland in the 19th century. The opera is jointly produced by the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra and the Turku Music Festival and forms part of the centenary celebrations of Finland's independence in 2017.

The opera is concucted by Leif Segerstam and the director is Leena Puumalainen, who is known for her work as the director of The Phantom of the Opera and Purge by Sofi Oksanen. Starring in the leading roles are Tommi Hakala as Ilmarinen, Kaisa Ranta as Ismo, Petri Lindroos as Väinämöinen, Johanna Rusanen as Louchi, Christian Juslin as Achti Lemminkäinen and Anna Danik as Luonnotar. Set design is by Teppo Järvinen, costume design by Pirjo Liiri-Majava and lighting by Teemu Nurmelin. Opera's choreographer is Osku Heiskanen and the choir master is Märt Krell.

Leif Segerstam, conductor
Tiina Puumalainen, director
Tommi Hakala, Ilmarinen
Kaisa Ranta, Ismo
Petri Lindroos, Väinämöinen
Johanna Rusanen, Louchi
Christian Juslin, Achti Lemminkäinen
Anna Danik, Luonnotar
Petter Andersson, Sage
Chorus Cathedralis Aboensis, choir

Teemu Järvinen, set design
Pirjo Liiri-Majava, costume design
Teemu Nurmelin, lighting
Märt Krell, choir master
Osku Heiskanen, choreographer
 

GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT LOGOMO!

The technichal equipment in the Logomo hall is brand new, and the hall can be changed and reorganized after the needs of each event. The B and C audience is mobile, which allows changes to the audience size depending on the event, and even during the sale phase. Due to this all seats wont be available during all sale phases. The seat you've chosen may move closer to the stage, but the map always shows the furthest possible distance to the stage.

Logomo is situated in the city centre, close to Turku's main railway station and the bus station. The journey by train or bus from Helsinki or Tampere to Turku takes less than two hours. It's easy to get to Logomo by public transpost, or walking. The bridge over the railwaystation takes you directly to Logomo, and a walk from the Market Square only takes about 15 minutes. 

The parking at Logomo has 1 euro/hour fee. There are four parking metes at the area, and you can pay witg either a credit card or cash.

Logomo
Saturday
04.03.2017 14:00
Tickets
85.50 € | 78.50 € | 58.50 €