The Ostrobothnians

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The Finnish National Opera performs Leevi Madetoja's rugged tragedy "The Ostrobothnians", a work that encompasses young love, comedy, and old fighting songs.

On the plains of Ostrobothnia, the dream of freedom is strong, and Jussi — baselessly accused — refuses to bow to the whip. Struck down by the Sheriff's bullet he nevertheless breaks his chains and dies free like the hawk in the sky. The world has changed since the time of Russian oppression when the play was written, but the story of love, freedom and people risking their lives in rising up against injustice has a universal appeal.

Experience this classic Finnish composition in Helsinki.

Performed in Finnish, with Finnish, Swedish and English surtitles.

Conductor Kari Tikka
Director Jussi Tapola
Sets Hannu Lindholm
Costumes Anna Kontek
Lighting design Jukka Kyllönen
Choreography Riikka Räsänen

Jussi Harri Ville Rusanen / Jaakko Kortekangas
Liisa Tiina Vahevaara / Tove Åman
Antti Hanka Jyrki Anttila / Jorma Silvasti
Maija Harri Riikka Rantanen / Ritva‐Liisa Korhonen
Erkki Harri Hannu Forsberg
Kaisa Margit Westerlund
Salttu Ilkka Hämäläinen / Olavi Suominen
Kaappo Aki Alamikkotervo / Juha Riihimäki
Sheriff Nicholas Söderlund / Jyrki Korhonen
Köysti of Karjanmaa Heikki Aalto / Jussi Merikanto
Lay judge Sauli Tiilikainen
Bridge bailiff Veli‐Pekka Väisänen
Scrivener Lassi Virtanen / Jussi Miilunpalo