{"id":22976,"date":"2024-05-15T14:01:51","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T12:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norrlandsoperan.se\/forestallningar\/mortal-tropical-dances-elina-pirinen\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:19:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T14:19:27","slug":"mortal-tropical-dances-elina-pirinen","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/norrlandsoperan.se\/en\/programme\/mortal-tropical-dances-elina-pirinen\/","title":{"rendered":"Mortal Tropical Dances – Elina Pirinen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A raw and sensual dance ritual<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Here, she brings together a group of fearless dancers and musicians for a raw and sensual dance ritual that exposes the deeper layers of our subconscious. Through untamed dance, inspired by live music, song, and a majestic, colorful set design, they create a shared space for self-expression, dreams, and transformation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through her expansive performing arts, Elina Pirinen seeks to actively resist the bleak times in which we live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those of you who enjoyed Cullberg’s *Sylph* in the spring of 2023 will love *Mortal Tropical Dances*. Note: The performance contains harmless theatrical smoke, scents, explicit physicality, bodily fluids, and music that may be perceived as loud (within legal limits). In some scenes, the dancers move close to the audience. Recommended age: 14 and up <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Choreographer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In her artistic practice, Elina Pirinen weaves together choreography, dance, music, writing, and pedagogy. She is interested in our subconscious, primal emotions, and by constructing free psychological states, she reveals the intelligence they hold. Pirinen\u2019s work has been shown around the world, and she has been awarded the Finnish State Prize in 2022 and the Prix Jardin in 2015 in Vienna. Pirinen also creates art rock with her ten-piece orchestra Al2Be3 and volunteers in animal welfare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Music in the Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sound designer and composer Ville Kabrell has composed the live music for the performance, which features mantras and growling, accompanied by doom guitars, bells, and percussion. On stage, he plays synthesizers, guitar, and the dulcimer, alongside experimental percussionist Tatu R\u00f6nkk\u00f6 and guitarist and actor Pyry Nikkil\u00e4. The vocals are performed by members of the renowned Finnish vocal ensemble Lumen valo (Light in the Snow) alongside soloists from Ume\u00e5. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dancers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are introduced to an international ensemble of six dancers on stage. Felix Urbina Alejandre is a Mexican dancer based in Reykjavik. Adrian Bartczak is originally from Poland and has been a member of Carte Blanche, Norway\u2019s national contemporary dance company, since 2016. Simone Lorenzo Benini is an Italian freelance dancer based in Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. Una Bj\u00f6rg Bjarnad\u00f3ttir is an Icelandic dance artist who is now collaborating with Elina Pirinen for the third time. Caroline Eckly, from France, worked as a ballerina before joining Carte Blanche in Norway. Karolina Ginman is a freelance dancer and choreographer based in Finland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Costumes in the Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The performance\u2019s eye-catching costumes were created by Muotikummitus \u2013 Fashionghost, visual artist Jouko Korkeasaari\u2019s gender-bending fashion alias. They can be described as wearable works of art, inspired by subcultures, fashion trends, and gender. Muotikummitus is interested in exploring new techniques and materials, as well as photographing themselves as alternative characters. The work is driven by a desire to transform old materials into something glamorous or grotesque. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set Designer and Lighting Designer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The production\u2019s majestic set and lighting design were created by Mikko Hynninen, a multimedia artist who moves between theater stages, contemporary music, and art galleries. Offstage, he works in both architectural and virtual environments. His most recent solo performances have been based on sound composition. These include *Alphabets*, a work for the Helsinki Computer Orchestra featuring twenty-nine laptop artists; *Fantasy#1 for a Pornstar*, a monologue for a retired porn star; and *Theatre#_*, a performance for empty theater stages. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prices<\/h5>\n\n\n
Ordinarie<\/strong><\/td>260 kr<\/td><\/tr>
Pension\u00e4r<\/strong><\/td>230 kr<\/td><\/tr>
Student<\/strong><\/td>130 kr<\/td><\/tr>
19-26 \u00e5r<\/strong><\/td>130 kr<\/td><\/tr>
Upp t o m 18 \u00e5r<\/strong><\/td>80 kr<\/td><\/tr>
Grupp minst 10 pers<\/strong><\/td>230 kr<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Important Information<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The performance includes harmless theatrical smoke, scents, explicit physicality, bodily fluids, and music that may be perceived as loud (within legal limits). In some scenes, the dancers move close to the audience.

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Recommended Age<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Recommended for ages 14 and up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Please join us for the orientation 30 minutes before the start at Bistron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Public Discussion <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Shortly after the performance, there will be a post-show discussion in the Bistro. You’re welcome to join us! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Participants <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Choreography and Poetry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elina Pirinen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Composer and Sound Designer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ville Kabrell and excerpts from *Beata Viscera* by P\u00e9rotin (c. 1220)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dramaturg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heidi V\u00e4\u00e4t\u00e4nen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dancer and co-creator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Felix UrbinaJenni-Elina von BaghElias GirodKarolina GinmanUna Bj\u00f6rg Bjarnad\u00f3ttirSimone BeniniElina Pirinen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Musician<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicolas Rehn (guitar, dulcimer)Niko Votkin (percussion, bells, dulcimer)Ville Kabrell (synthesizer, guitar, dulcimer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Run<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Titta Lampela, Lumen Valo Vocal Ensemble (Finland), Josefin Gellwar-Madsen, Malin S\u00f6derlund, Anna Risberg, Hans-Erik Carlborg, Anders Lundstr\u00f6m, Anders Steinwall, Anders Behndig<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lighting and Set Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mikko Hynninen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Costume designer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jouko Korkeasaari<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Karolina Ginman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Technical Sound Designer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antti Kainulainen <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Venla Helenius<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teaser<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sinem Kayacan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pursuant to<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Nordic Culture Point, Finnish Cultural Foundation ; Co-production: Dance House Helsinki, Zodiak \u2013 Center for New Dance, Carte Blanche, Libidian Wonders<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Make Your Visit Extra Special<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Norrlandsoperan experience extends beyond our auditoriums. You can order snacks and drinks to enjoy before the performance begins. Our catering partners from Gotthards Krog, Kajen, and Kulturbageriet do everything they can to enhance your visit to the Norrlands Opera with a selection of delicious snacks, pastries, coffee, soft drinks, wine, sparkling wine, and beer.

The food service area opens one hour before the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Discover more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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