ERIK XIV THE Opera

28.11.2011

The live broadcast of the opera Eerik XIV was a success. It was broadcast online on saturday, the 26th of November (at 3 - 6.25 PM). The premiere of the opera at Logomo on Tuesday 22nd of November 2011 was received enthusiastically. The online audience also praised this magnificent work! Both direction and production were deemed excellent. The opera reached 4500 online views.

The unique realization of the Eerik XIV opera brings together cinema and opera on stage. A multilayered performance is viewed both on stage and on large screens. Eerik XIV is a story about King Erik, his beloved Karin Månsdotter, power, imprisonment, love and madness. Multi-dimensional technical solutions, amazing music and world-class soloists provide a work which delves deep into one of most interesting regent destinies of our history.

This opera in 3 acts features 10 soloists, opera chorus and large orchestra. The work was commissioned by Turku City from composer Mikko Heiniö and librettist Juha Siltanen to honour the Culture Capital year. The production is a part of "Turku 2011 Culture Capital" official program.

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