Zonzo Compagnie: Thelonious

• Time:

  • Sat 29.8.2026 13:30

  • Sat 29.8.2026 16:30

  • Duration: 50min

• Address:

  Finnish National Opera, Almi Hall
  Helsinginkatu 58
  00260 Helsinki

• Tickets:

  20–25 € (oopperabaletti.fi)

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Event Introduction

The pioneering Belgian ensemble Zonzo Compagnie delights with a new production for the whole family, centered on jazz legend Thelonious Monk. A maverick genius based in New York, Monk composed music filled with unexpected harmonies and thrilling rhythms.

Winner of the YAMaward for the best performance for young audiences, the production features the adventurous jazz trio De Beren Gieren, who guide the audience into Monk’s unique world through music and theatre. Nele Fack’s impressive video scenography sweeps viewers into the experimental life of the jazz hero, revealing ever-new facets of this fascinating musician. Benjamin Vandewalle’s lively direction draws both the musicians and the audience into a joyful choreography.

So, hop on the bebop train and dive into the depths of jazz with all your senses! Wherever this musical journey takes you, it is guaranteed to be a wild ride.

The performance is suitable for the whole family, with a target audience of children aged 6 and up.

Direction: Benjamin Vandewalle
Drums: Simon Seger, Simon Raman & Frederik Meulyzer
Piano: Fulco Ottervanger & Seppe Gebruers
Double Bass: Lieven Van Pée
Video: Nele Fack (Studio Sandy)
Costumes: Johanna Trudzinski
Technician: Pat Caers
Production: Zonzo Compagnie, in collaboration with HA Concerts, Krokusfestival, KAAP & De Grote Post
Supported by: Flanders & the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union

Categories

Classical and Contemporary Music, For the whole family

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