6pm Pre-concert lecture on Ibsen: Kirsten Herold 7pm “Nordic Myths”

Ibsen's Lady from the Sea (selected scenes) Director Kate Mendeloff, Ellida: Carol Gray, Dr. Wangle: Graham Atkin, The Stranger: Craig Van Kempen Musicians Laurel Premo, violin, Katri Ervamaa, cello Kolme kuuta Choreography Silva Laukkanen, Dancers Silva Laukkanen, Suzanne Willets-Brooks Stefanie Cohen Musicians Laurel Premo, violin, Amy McKenna, voice

Two international collaborations exploring Nordic elements. Dancer and choreographer Silva Laukkanen, Finland, collaborates with Ann Arbor-based musicians Amy McKenna (voice) and Laurel Premo (Nordic folk fiddle, jouhikko) in a piece inspired by the Finnish myth Kalevala, Kolme Kuuta (Three moons). Kate Mendeloff, Residential College, directs Scenes from “Lady from the Sea” by Ibsen with live music.

ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL EVENTS ARE TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 14TH AND 15TH OF NOVEMBER