Photo Suomen Kansallisooppera ja -baletti (c) Saara Salmi

Edith Piaf - La vie en rose

Helsinginkatu 58, 00260 Helsinki
Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Édith Piaf’s (1915–1963) extraordinary life has left a lasting musical legacy that continues to be cherished decades later.

Édith Piaf’s (1915–1963) extraordinary life has left a lasting musical legacy that continues to be cherished decades later. Life is not something that happened to Piaf, it’s something that she made. She embraced life to the full, from the greatest raptures to the deepest sorrows. Despite her fame and fortune, she always lived on her own terms, choosing her company regardless of societal norms and expectations.

This new ballet offers a caleidoscopic portrait of Édith Piaf’s life. It tells a true story while exploring the depths of the protagonist’s emotions. Though the choreography embraces the beauty and precision of classical ballet, it also incorporates the flow of contemporary dance to reflect Piaf’s unique gestures and movements.

 

Finnish National Opera and Ballet

28.2.-27.5.2025

Duration 2 h

Tickets 21-138€, age recommendation 10+