Sampo ballet returns to Karelia after almost 70 years

According to the Ministry of Culture of Karelia, the story of the wonderful mill returns to the audience after almost seventy years in the production of the honored artist of Karelia Kirill Simonov.

The ballet continues to reveal stories about the valor of the heroes of Kalevala, their opposition to the forces of darkness for the sake of their native land. The key symbol of the Karelo-Finnish epic, the wonderful mill “Sampo”, in the new interpretation acquires a deeper meaning. In this stage version, "Sampo" appears as an inexhaustible source of powerful energy, giving people happiness and prosperity.

After many years, Kirill Simonov will present his own vision of the ballet “Sampo”, using the music of Ephraim Podgaits. Moscow composer Efrem Podhaits specially wrote new musical compositions for this performance. He will lead the orchestra and act as the musical director of the production Roman Kaloshin.

Modern music demanded a new choreographic language. Kirill Simonov, drawing inspiration from classical ballet forms, enriches them with contemporary plastic. Neoclassics is intertwined with advanced dance techniques, creating a mesmerizing visual picture and a deep emotional palette. One of the central images is the people themselves, to which the choreographer pays special attention, creating mass scenes with original spatial solutions and dynamic reconstructions.

Spectators will be able to see the premiere screenings of the ballet “Sampo” on November 14, as well as on December 11, 12 and 13.