Review: Älytön tunne
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An hourglass is pouring its sand through the background of the performance’s Älytön tunne (Crazy Feeling) programme that has arrived at the Helsinki City Theatre. Time
wears out, on stage and in life, but in the case of these two artists, it only makes them richer and more mature. And braver. Despite its name, the crazy feeling is not crazy at all, not a ruffle or otherwise guaranteed entertainment blast.
The variety of songs makes the whole a serious and serious musical theatre experience. A few ironic strokes help the rhythm come alive. Based on a text by Wislava Szymborska and composed by Esa Helasvuo, The First
The photo of Hitler song is delicious in its horror. The family wonders what baby Hitler will be like when he grows up. Perhaps a famous tenor for the Vienna State Opera. Maybe little Adolf will go somewhere.
even married the mayor’s daughter. The pigeon that flew in the mother’s dream knows something. Definitely about him
will be a man of peace. Haavisto and Ahvo are running around as barefoot ballerinas, not as swans, but with their tulle skirts and everything damn white
As witches, with their hair thrown up as one of the highlights of the evening of the horrible song.
Mostly a couple of hours However, the music story, like songs in general, speaks of love, not only of the bliss of happiness, but of a lot of separation
and feelings of being left alone. An irrational emotion does not taste its melancholy, but speaks the language of mature people, the common language of poets, composers and performers.
message in a beautiful, touching way, thinking about the dimensions of expression wisely and in a balanced way. Sensitivity and small are trumps.
And because they sing like angels, which is when avoiding coarse exaggerations. Except when they are necessary. Esa Helasvuo is the same as the Absurd Emotion Orchestra, a fine accompanist and a superb master in his small soloist parts. Originally, The Senseless Feeling was performed in the Almi Hall of the Finnish National Opera about a year and a half ago. At the City Theatre’s small
Even on stage, a performance the size of one player and two soloists is in a rather large space, the performers are often very far away
from each other. It takes its toll on the burning of the Senseless Feeling, but it brings a spiritual coolness to it. Haavisto and Ahvo offer a life
Long-term thoughts not only on the scale of emotions but also on the scale of intellect.
What is offered. The acting background of both performers ensures that the viewer both hears and understands every word of the text. Not very
common in concert art. There is nothing else ordinary to offer in The Senseless Feeling. Paavo Ahvo’s lighting design structures the dark space and the drama of the songs
supporting and building vitality. Costumes designed by Hanna Neuvonen, white frills at the beginning and black elegance at the end complete
each other nicely. And above all, the trio Helasvuo, Haavisto and Ahvo are in a class of their own, a musical treat of the spring season at the Helsinki City Theatre
until May 18.
Mature and barefoot
An insane feeling. The musical story of Susanna Haavisto, Eija Ahvo and Esa Helasvuo on the small stage of the Helsinki City Theatre.
Directed by Susanna Haavisto and Eija Ahvo, sound design by Heikki Savolainen, lighting design by Paavo Ahvo, costumes by Hanna Neuvonen.
wears out, on stage and in life, but in the case of these two artists, it only makes them richer and more mature.
The variety of songs makes the whole a serious and serious musical theatre experience.
The photo of Hitler song is delicious in its horror.
even married the mayor’s daughter. The pigeon that flew in the mother’s dream knows something. Definitely about him
will be a man of peace.
As witches, with their hair thrown up as one of the highlights of the evening of the horrible song.
and feelings of being left alone.
message in a beautiful, touching way, thinking about the dimensions of expression wisely and in a balanced way. Sensitivity and small are trumps.
And because they sing like angels, which is when avoiding coarse exaggerations. Except when they are necessary.
Even on stage, a performance the size of one player and two soloists is in a rather large space, the performers are often very far away
from each other. It takes its toll on the burning of the Senseless Feeling, but it brings a spiritual coolness to it. Haavisto and Ahvo offer a life
Long-term thoughts not only on the scale of emotions but also on the scale of intellect.
common in concert art.
supporting and building vitality. Costumes designed by Hanna Neuvonen, white frills at the beginning and black elegance at the end complete
each other nicely.
until May 18.