Elina Pirinen - Lover of the Pianist - Interview & Trailer

Lover of the Pianist is a playfully erotic and evocative solo performance staged by the dancer and choreographer Elina Pirinen. Throughout the performance she dances, sings, talks and plays music. Surrendering herself recklessly to love, she is both direct and secretive, occasionally even flirting with the audience. The lighting design begs the question: is the function of light merely to add intensity, or is it a narrative element? In its themes and stage design Lover of the Pianist is an expanded sequel to Pirinen's acclaimed Friend of the Pianist, which premiered at the Full Moon Dance Festival in 2009.

Lover of the Pianist will mark Pirinen's debut at Zodiak. A captivating, sensitive, technically skilful, funny and passionate dancer-musician, Pirinen is also a thought-provoking choreographer. Lover of the Pianist is her third collaboration with the lighting designer Nanni Vapaavuori.

Choreoraphy and dance: Elina Pirinen
Light design: Nanni Vapaavuori
Photo: Elina Brotherus
Production: Zodiak -- Center for New Dance, Elina Pirinen

Premiere 3.3.2011 at 19 Zodiak

Other performances
5.3 at 7 pm
6.3 at 3 pm
9.3 at 7 pm
11.3 at 7 pm
12.3 at 7 pm
15.3 at 7 pm
16.3 at 7 pm

Tickets 20/12 €

Post-performance discussion on 9.3.2011 .

Video interview: Harri Kuorelahti
Video filming and editing: Heini Tuoresmäki

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