The hit production Piazzolla Evening returns to the stage of Dance House Helsinki's Erkko Hall in spring 2025, featuring a cast of 26 performers.
Dedicated to the music of composer Astor Piazzolla, this evening brings a delightful fusion of Argentine tango and dance, featuring a 16-piece orchestra, a vocal soloist, and 7 dancers. Choreographed by Tuomo Railo, the performance blends the captivating dynamics of tango partner dance with the expressive depth of contemporary dance. The brilliant tango orchestra Guardia Nueva performs Piazzolla’s music under the direction of Raimo Vertainen, with Simo Heiskanen as the vocal soloist.
GLIMS & GLOMS was founded in 1999 by choreographers Simo Heiskanen and Tuomo Railo. This acclaimed theater company employs top professionals in the arts, particularly in dance. Glims & Gloms creates productions where comedy touches, humor surprises, and dance elevates.
The GUARDIA NUEVA orchestra is a success story from Central Ostrobothnia, captivating audiences in Finland, Turkey, and Argentina. Over the past decade, their repertoire has included both Argentine tango and Finnish popular music.
Conductor: Raimo Vertainen
Lighting Design: Ville Virtanen
Costume Design and Execution: Anna Ruohonen (Omnipotens 2016), Sari Suominen (Macchiato 2002), Metti Nordin (Suurperhe 2006), Nina Ukkonen
Sound Engineering: Mika Paananen and Mikko Leimu
Animations: Kris Keränen and Tuomo Railo
Dancers: Jonna Aaltonen, Sanna Hento, Kasperi Kolehmainen, Taru Koski, Paavali Kärkkäinen, Tuomo Railo, Jussi Väänänen
Vocal Soloist: Simo Heiskanen
Violins: Sanna-Maija Erkkilä, Iida-Maria Hanhikoski, Teresa Innanen, Krista Kairaneva, Johanna Knuuttila, Anna Koivisto, Heidi Kumpula, Henna Pakkala
Accordions/Bandoneon: Martina Brunell, Anna-Kaisa Heikkilä, Johannes Koivisto, Sonja Vertainen
Piano: Teresa Myllykangas
Double Bass: Arto Anttila
Guitar: Juha Yli-Kotila
Percussion: Timo Roiko-Jokela
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