Pessi and Illusion ( Finnish. Pessi ja Illusia ) - ballet based on the tale " Pessi and Illusion " by the Finnish writer Yurje Kokko to the music of the Finnish composer in choreography by Irya Koskinen .
| Pessie and illusion | |
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| Pessi ja illusia | |
 May-Lis Royal and Doris Layne at the premiere of 1952 | |
| Composer | Ahti Sonninen |
| Plot source | " Pessie and Illusion " (author Yurie Cocco ) |
| Choreographer | Irya Koskinen |
| Year of creation | 1952 |
| First production | 1952 |
| First Place | Helsinki |
History
The ballet was staged in 1952 by the choreographer Irya Koskinen . As a libretto , the tale of the Finnish writer Yurie Kokko “ Pessi and Illusion ” is used. The music for the ballet was written by composer Ahti Sonninen .
The premiere of the fairy tale ballet took place during the tour of the Finnish National Ballet , which for many years under the direction of the director of the Finnish National Opera Alfons Almi took place in summer throughout Finland. Leading Finnish dancers Mai-Lis Rajala and Doris Layne were involved as soloists. Soon the ballet became one of the most popular national ballets [1] .
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