Atte Kilpinen: Kreutzer Sonata
Performance
1.10.2025 at 19.00
Duration
1 hour, no intermission
Introduction
The dance production Kreutzer Sonata is a modern version of Leo Tolstoy’s novel from 1889. The music is Ludwig van Beethoven’s Kreutzer sonata, on the basis of which Leo Tolstoy was inspired to write his novel. Later, Leoš Janáček was again impressed by the novel, which he turned into a composition to be heard in the performance.If you claim to love one all your life, You might as well argue that one candle burns for a lifetime." – Leo Tolstoi
Kreutzer Sonata deals with love, jealousy, passion and life. How far are you willing to go for love, and what can be the consequences of it. Modern interpretation explores and deals with relationships between people through dance. The work features both classical ballet and contemporary dance.
Credits
Choreography: Atte Kilpinen
Dance: Atte Kilpinen, Johan Pakkanen, Heidi Salminen, Frans Valkama
In Dance House Helsinki, dance performed by Atte Kilpinen, Johan Pakkanen, Heidi Salminen
Light & visual design: Tuomas Honkanen & Jouka Valkama
Music design: Laura Vikman
Photos: Marjo Tynkkynen
Production: JoJo – Oulun Tanssin Keskus
In collaboration with: Ballet Finland
Dancers
Atte Kilpinen
Atte Kilpinen is the Finnish National Ballet’s 1st soloist, dance artist and choreographer. During his career he has danced in many different groups, e.g. Hamburg Ballet, Finnish National Ballet, Tero Saarinen Company, Susanna Leinonen Company, Pori Dance Company, Turku City Theatre and Ballet Finland.
The premiere of Kilpinen’s Scenes from the Red God premiered at the sold-out Helsinki Music Centre on 8.3.2024.
Heidi Salminen
Heidi Salminen is Finland’s new top talent. After graduating from the Stockholm Ballet School, Salminen was attached to the Royal Ballet in Stockholm. She joined the Finnish National Ballet in 2021 and has been captivating Finnish audiences ever since. Salminen was seen in spring 2024 in the main role of The Rite of Spring.
Johan Pakkanen
Johan Pakkanen is a First Soloist with the Finnish National Ballet, known for his powerful expression and technical finesse. He has performed in numerous prominent roles in both domestic and international productions, with a stage presence that has impressed critics and audiences alike. Pakkanen brings nuances of both classical and contemporary ballet to his performances, and his work has been described as uncompromising and artistically dedicated
