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Our Minna Tägil as The Moon daughter in (Eatnama váibmu) Jordens hjärta at Kungliga Operan. Premiere Nov 15.

Our Minna Tägil as Måndottern in (Eatnama váibmu) Jordens hjärta at Kungliga Operan. Premiere Nov 15. A tale about the beginning of everything by Britta Byström. The Royal Swedish Opera is the first theatre in Sweden to present a work written and performed in Northern Sámi. Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth), is based on the Sámi creation myth, which features a highly topical theme, the struggle between good and evil and living in harmony with nature. The audience will encounter a new, visual interpretation of the Sámi tradition and enjoy singing ghosts, a large children’s choir and yoik.
  • DATES:
    Nov 15 — Dec 29
  • STAGE:
    Main stage
  • RUNNING TIME:
    Approx. 1 hr 5 mins
  • LANGUAGE:
    Northern Sami, Swedish sutitles

Opera in Northern Sami for the whole family! Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth) takes us on a visual, musical journey into the Sami tradition.

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Written By
Göran Eliasson
08 april 2025