THE PIANIST
Contemporary composer Walter Hölle is staying in the house of Vesna and Milan to finish his Kopfschmerz-sonata. But just the sight of the piano gives him panic attacks. The daughter of the house, Jelena, tries to inspire him. The tide turns only when the stranger Harald unexpectedly arrives from Turkey with some unbelievable news concerning Walter’s past. More…
This is the only JSK show that has not toured internationally. Simply due to a large amount of Norwegian text and a grand piano on stage.
Artistically, the show also marked a flirt with conservative theatre principles – melodramatic farce, classic style, although mostly with nonsensical language and a really far-fetched storyline. This conservative flirt provoked an extreme feedback variation since JSK is an independent company and “should not” adapt to a institutional theatre repertory. About half of the reviews were excellent and the other half were insultingly bad. But houses were packed and audiences had a very good time.
There are no specific plans for further performances.
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The Pianist entertains, charms, and points the attention towards the important things in life.
Brilliant Strømgren.
Dice 6!
Language: Norwegian, German, nonsensical Slavic
Touring: Norway
Premiere: Oslo, Norway, April 2002
Length: 70 min Direction, choreography, script, set design, costumes, lighting design: Jo Strømgren Performers: Kåre Conradi, Ågot Senstad, Kjersti Elvik, Thorbjørn Harr, Espen Reboli Bjerke Sound design: Lars Årdal Music: Liszt, Bartok, Janacek Production: Jo Strømgren Kompani, Torshovteatret / The Norwegian National Theatre Support: The City Council of Bergen, The Norwegian Council for Cultural Affairs.
