Scenes From Goethe’s Faust

Robert Schumann’s rarely-performed grand work receives a modern interpretation at the Helsinki Festival combining music, performing arts and strong visual aspects. The tale of Faust, who sold his soul to the Devil, is one of the most iconic in our cultural heritage and has been adapted countless times. Inspired by Schumann’s music, Jussi Nikkilä’s stage realisation intertwines the dramatic oratorio with scenes of Faust returning to turning points in his life. The three-part work will feature top opera performers, such as soprano Soile Isokoski as vocal soloists. The characters they interpret will be multiplied on stage by eight actors.