A Song For Marshland Cranes (Laulu Suomaan kurjista) is a stage performance inspired by the crane photographs of the legendary nature photographer Hannu Hautala. Dancer Heli-Maria Latola and Songwriter-Artist, Music Video Director Jukka Takalo have written a story, which they will also perform.
In this performance, the big questions regarding Nature and the fate of individuals will intertwine along with the deepening relationship between the crane and the nature photographer. Eventually, the story of one marsh will grow to comment on the entire world and its many contradictions.
The performance is a fusion of contemporary dance, nature photographs, video, and couplet music. Stylistically, it can be described as an intimate symphony or a couplet opera.
The multisensory stage design by Costume and Set Designer Veera Vuorenpää enhances the magic of the performance. The scent of the northern Labrador tea, the sweet taste of wild berries. Close your eyes and hear the call of the Wedge of Cranes Airways! The performance is suitable for people of all ages.
Duration approx. 50 min.
Place: Oulanka Hall.
Produced in cooperation with Council of Oulu Region and North Ostrobothnia Summer University.