Loputtomuus / Contemporary chamber opera Endlessness by Lauri Mäntysaari – Henriikka Tavi. First performance

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Classifications

MinEdu publication type
F1 Published independent work of art or performance
Definition
Art publication
Type of artistic activity
Published independent work of art or performance

Authors of the publication

Number of authors
9
Authors
Composition by Lauri Mäntysaari; Libretto by Henriikka Tavi; Direction and set design by Laura Humppila; Projections by Thomas Freundlich; Production by Ooppera Skaala; Soprano Tuuli Lindeberg; Hanna Hujanen, clarinet; Elisa Järvi, quarter-tone piano; Libero Mureddu / Tuisku Hillilä, live electronics

Publication channel information

Country of publication
Finland
Internationality
No

Detailed publication information

Publication year
2024
Reporting year
2024

Co-publication information

International co-publication
No
Co-publication with a company
No

Availability

Public activity related to art and industrial art

Art form
Music
Field of art type
performance
Role
musician
Event
Helsingin oopperakesä
Place of presentation
Aleksanterin teatteri
Starting date
15.08.2024
Ending date
17.08.2024
Place of publication
helsinki
Related to research
Yes

Classification and additional information

MinEdu field of science classification
6131 Theatre, dance, music, other performing arts
Keywords
microtonal music; opera; quartertone piano
Additional information
Endlessness / Loputtomuus Lauri Mäntysaari – Henriikka Tavi ​ The contemporary chamber opera Endlessness arrests, bewilders, and draws the listener into the human desire to believe in conspiracy theories and to immerse oneself in them so deeply that one's own judgment and reason begin to blur. It speaks of climate change, yet insists that there is no climate change. Composer Lauri Mäntysaari and librettist Henriikka Tavi's collaboration challenges the conventions of stage performance by adopting the format of an enthusiastic TED Talk-style lecture that occasionally wanders into the realm of absurd storytelling. On stage, soprano Tuuli Lindeberg's character tries to debunk climate change, presents a new world order, and ultimately embarks on a path utterly beyond reason – but does she ultimately experience an awakening? Performing alongside Lindeberg are clarinetist Hanna Hujanen and pianist Elisa Järvi, who plays a specially developed instrument, a quarter-tone piano. Just as the mind of a conspiracy theorist wanders onto unbounded paths, the sound world of Endlessness falls between the notes and into strange landscapes. The captivating sonic world cannot be described; it must be experienced. ​ Crew ​ Composition by Lauri Mäntysaari Libretto by Henriikka Tavi Direction and set design by Laura Humppila Projections by Thomas Freundlich Production by Ooppera Skaala ​ Cast Soprano Tuuli Lindeberg Hanna Hujanen, clarinet Elisa Järvi, quarter-tone piano Libero Mureddu / Tuisku Hillilä, live electronics https://www.oopperakesa.fi/en/loputtomuus Ooppera Skaala