This world premiere by Iiro Rantala and Minna Lindgren is a hilarious take on the questions tormenting today’s humanity: how do I lose weight? How do I find peace of mind? How can I handle social media? Surely you can get over a divorce in a week? How do I deal with this shame? Loaded with self-deception, quacks and addictions, Sanatorio Express offers unorthodox answers and cures to everyday problems.
Recommended for children over the age of 7.
Watch the recording of Sanatorio Express performed by the Finnish National Opera on 2 October 2018.
Sanatorio Express, composed by Iiro Rantala and written by Minna Lindgren, is a side-splittingly funny opera about today’s neuroses and relationships. It is directed by Maria Sid, who has built a reputation for her direction of musicals.
The story of Sanatorio Express, which develops in the authentic spirit of 19th century comic opera, is accompanied by Rantala’s imaginative yet approachable music. Catchy melodies, a fascinating plot, and themes that are acutely familiar to us guarantee an entertaining opera experience for everyone. If you’ve never seen an opera before, Sanatorio Express is a great introduction to the genre. Opera aficionados, on the other hand, will be pleased to recognise a deep connection to the tradition of comic opera.
A Soprano, on the very verge of divorce, arrives at the much-lauded sanatorium, hoping to shed her excess kilos over a weekend. Once at the clinic of the shameless Healer, Soprano finds herself falling in love with a Tenor who’s looking for peace of mind. The relationship rollercoaster truly gets going when Soprano’s husband turns up. Only the mouthy Receptionist can stop the ride by revealing a bundle of embarrassing secrets. In the end, every customer at the sanatorium discovers something new about themselves.
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