Storegut* (Big Boy)

Storegut* (Big Boy) is a production by Bergmund Waal Skaslien. The production springs out from texts by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje.

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Information

(Objekt ID 27581)
Object type Production
Premiere May 12, 2000
Coproducers BIT Teatergarasjen
Keywords Music, Theatre, Opera
Running period May 12, 2000  
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In the spring program of BIT Teatergarasjen 2000 the following is written about the production Storegut* (Big Boy) by Bergmund Waal Skaslien:

"Storegut is an opera springing out from A.O. Vinje's poetry cycle, dramatised and processed by Carlos Wiggen. Skaslien leads the ensemble of singers, musicians and dancers towards an expression in the heart of our times. National romantic in format, yet apart from clear references to an age. Primitive sound from a pump organ, troll-tuned fiddles, stones, tree and throat singing in contrast to organic samples, characterise the tableau of harmonies and compositions inspired by contemporary, modern improvisation music.

The stage design consists of dream images and reflections of mental conditions in the human being, through three-dimensional holograms, without boundaries set by the story. The arias and their musical expression have been made emphasising individual qualities and specific competence in each singer. The dance breaks free from the struggle in us all, with movement shifting between the idleness of a muskox and the elegance of free climbing."

Source:

Spring program, 2000, BIT Teatergarasjen

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Contributors (10)
Name Role
Carlos Wiggen – Libretto
Bergmund Waal Skaslien – Direction
Bergmund Waal Skaslien – Composition
Martin Didrikson – Stage design
Rikke Aunaas – Costume
Jørgen Træen – Sound design
Ann Mari Edvardsen – Singer
Nils-Olav Johansen – Singer
Ikka Leppanen – Singer
Ann-Helen Moen – Singer
Performance dates
May 14, 2000 20:00 – BIT Teatergarasjen Show
May 13, 2000 20:00 – BIT Teatergarasjen Show
May 12, 2000 20:00 – BIT Teatergarasjen Worldwide premiere