Past Production2h 15mRussian12+Audience Reviews

Novecento

Alessandro Baricco · Directed by Akvile Ruzgyte

The story of a pianist born and raised aboard an ocean liner — a musician who saw the world through ocean sounds and melodies. A monodrama about freedom, fear, music, and infinity between sea and sky.

«An endless piano like a boundless ocean, and a soul who found music but never sought the shore…»

Novecento
Logrus TeatteriPremiere 2026
Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew.

The production is executed in a distinctive Scandinavian aesthetic — with precise light design, clean acoustic space, and a thoughtful approach to psychological theater.

Director Vision
“We searched for a language to tell the story of a man who chose infinity within piano keys instead of the infinity of the outside world”
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Akvile Ruzgytė

Stage Director

Cast & Crew

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Sergei Sivulski

Trumpeter

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Vitaly Laidinen

Pianist, Novecento

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Natalia Silevits

American Lady, Dancer

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Olga Hiltunen

Voice of Heaven

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Anastasia Ugryumova-Tehnikov

Dancer, Choreographer (DanceSport Studio)

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Aleksandr Kazakov & Kirilo Petunin

Light & Sound Designers

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Anna Veselova & Daria Volkova

Set & Costume Design

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Adriana Ivanova, Anna Veselova, Daria Volkova

Marketing & Coordination

Audience Reviews

Spectator Impressions.

Heartfelt words, emotions, and feedback from those who shared the intimacy of our chamber production in Helsinki.

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Evgeniy Pekki

Audience Member · Helsinki

Fienta
«Realistic and mature drama»
«Attended the performance with my wife. We were somewhat worried it might be an avant-garde show with modern quirks, but it turned out to be the exact opposite: authentic, realistic, mature psychological theater. Sergei Sivulski is undeniably gifted. Sustaining a compelling two-hour monologue while keeping the room breathless is something very few actors can achieve. The ensemble entries were like the cherry on top. The historical atmosphere was captured flawlessly. We attended as a family and were completely captivated. Highly recommended!»
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Emma Juvankoski

Audience Member · Helsinki

Fienta
«Chamber theater magic»
«Visited Logrus Theater for the very first time today, and on my own. I knew it existed, but honestly had imagined something amateurish... Please forgive me those initial doubts! The production instantly evoked the cherished atmosphere of authentic chamber theaters in St. Petersburg. "Small hall" definitely does not mean boring. I won’t spoil the story — you simply must experience it. I have genuinely become a devoted Logrus fan. Novecento must be seen and heard live!»
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Sergey Ivanov

Audience Member · Helsinki

Fienta
«Tears and standing ovations»
«The entire audience was spellbound. At several moments people were visibly moved to tears, and the standing ovation at the end spoke louder than words. Vitaly Laidinen’s piano performance was masterclass art, and Alex Heikkila’s trumpet captivated the hall in seconds. During the ocean storm scene, the ship’s chandeliers felt like they were genuinely swaying! Akvile Ruzgyte’s direction is a triumphant achievement. Strongly recommended — you will not regret it!»
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Andrei Petrov

Audience Member · Helsinki

Fienta
«Live music and gripping plot»
«Fantastic performance! Gripping story, brilliant acting, and superb live music. It held our attention from the very first minute to the last. Pure joy.»
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Ljubov Numminen

Audience Member · Espoo

Fienta
«A must-see production»
«If you have not seen it yet — go without hesitation! Deeply moving, profound, and watched in a single breath. Heartfelt thanks to the entire Logrus ensemble!»
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Oleg Gorbatchev

Audience Member · Helsinki

Fienta
«A true pleasure to watch»
«Watched with immense pleasure. Wonderful acting, crisp live acoustics, and an extraordinarily warm aura in the hall. Bravo!»
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Daria & Mikhail

Audience Members · Vantaa

Fienta
«Grand piano and trumpet live»
«We came for Alessandro Baricco’s timeless story and experienced a brilliant synthesis of psychological drama, grand piano, and trumpet. The ocean duel scene was executed with exquisite precision.»
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Irina Kartashova

Audience Member · Helsinki

Fienta
«Complete immersion»
«A stunning solo drama enriched by live music and choreography. Sergei Sivulski commands attention with every single sentence. The intimate chamber format makes you feel he is speaking directly to you.»