Minna Tervamäki – 40 Years on Stage
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Date
12.9-12.9.2026
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Duration
2 H 45 min (incl. intermission)
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Venue
Erkko Hall
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Tickets
70-25 €
Show time
Sat 12.9. at 19
Introduction
Minna Tervamäki celebrates her 40-year artistic career with a unique gala bringing together defining moments from her journey, long-standing collaborations, and new works. The evening takes the audience through classical ballet, contemporary dance, and cross-disciplinary encounters – driven by the power of music and movement.
The gala features a distinguished group of artists who have been significant throughout Tervamäki’s career. Sharing the stage with her are, among others, principal dancer Michal Krčmář, as well as long-time collaborators such as flamenco artist Kaari Martin, pianist Heini Kärkkäinen, and dancer Suvi Honkanen. The programme also includes excerpts from Tervamäki’s most beloved roles, interpreted by emerging young talents, including pieces from Swan Lake.
Above all, this evening is a shared experience – a moment where a remarkable artistic journey becomes visible together with colleagues and audiences. Expect unique encounters and surprises, but above all, presence and meaning.
This is a one-time-only gala – an evening that will happen just once.
Welcome to celebrate four decades of artistry – together.
The event is supported by the Finnish Cultural Foundation and the Alli and Kaarlo Sahlanen Fund.
Programme
1. Act (1 hour)
On a String (2010)
Choreography and dance: Kaari Martin, Minna Tervamäki
Piano: Heini Kärkkäinen
Violin: Minna Pensola
Music: Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
La Bayadère
Dance: Michal Krčmář, Suvi Honkanen
Music: Ludwig/Léon Minkus
Choreography: after Marius Petipa
Minna Tervamäki & Timo Lassy
Choreography and dance: Minna Tervamäki
Music: Timo Lassy
Heaven’s Gate (2021)
Dance: Suvi Honkanen, Anni Martinsén, Sofia Repo, Terhi Talo, Katerina Torp
Choreography: Minna Tervamäki
Music: Philip Glass, Juho Suominen
Serenade for Two Women (2021)
Dance and choreography: Minna Tervamäki, Anni Jokimies Cañete
Music: Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48: III. Élégie
Swan Lake – pas de deux
Dance: Aapo Kokkonen, Anni Martinsén
Choreography: after Marius Petipa
Music: Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake
Interval approx. 30 min
2. Act
Solo: Vain syvään hengittämällä ja muita kertomuksia (2026)
Dance: Minna Tervamäki
Choreography: Riku Lehtopolku
Music: Eero Auvinen
AIR / GALE (2025)
Dance: Vilhelm Bjersér, Suvi Honkanen, Pinja Intke, Katariina Luukas
Choreography: Minna Tervamäki
Music: Juho Suominen, Cecilia Damström
Piano: Reeta Rajala
Video: Jere Byman
Pas de deux: Bittersweet memories (2026)
Dance: Michal Krčmář, Minna Tervamäki
Choreography: Michal Krčmář
Piano: Heini Kärkkäinen
Music: Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2
Finale
Dance: Aapo Kokkonen, Anni Jokimies Cañete, Anni Martinsén, Anu Sistonen, Katerina Torp, Katariina Luukas, Lilian Tervamäki Michal Krčmář, Minna Tervamäki, Pinja Intke, Sini Länsivuori, Sofia Repo, Suvi Honkanen, Terhi Talo, Vilhelm Bjersér, Riku Lehtopolku, Ulla-Mari Mäkelä
Choreography: Minna Tervamäki and working group / Lilian Tervamäki
Music: Kimmo Pohjonen, Kronos Quartet & Samuli Kosminen: Uniko: II. Plasma and Max Richter: Infra 8
Creative team
Overall visual concept and lighting design: Antti Kuivalainen
Lighting operator: Erno Seppälä
Sound design: Juho Suominen
Communications and marketing: Eveliina Lappi
Ticket information
Standard Ticket | A 70 € – B 65 € – C 55 € – D 40 €
Pensioners | B 55 € – C 47 € – D 36 €
Discount Ticket | C 33,50 € – D 50 € Under 25, students, unemployed, those in civilian or military service, professionals
Please be prepared to present proof of eligibility for the discount.
To ensure good visibility to everyone, The Erkko Hall auditorium is steep. Please note that there is no lift to the upper section. Only the first row seats are fully accessible.
Tickets are available online and at the Glass Courtyard sales point at Kaapelitehdas. For ticket inquiries, please contact: info@tanssintalo.fi
