Saaremaa Opera Days, which take place in the middle of the summer in the historical courtyard of Kuressaare castle, is the most popular opera festival in the Baltic States. An opera house is erected for this occasion, seating up to 2,000 people.
I have been comissioned by Eesti Kontsert, festival organiser, to create some live illustrations during the festival.
I was working three days and made 40 illustrations featuring various aspects of the festival life: from staff meatings, back stage process to the evening shows.
Some drawings were donated by organiser to festival sponsors and patrons.
DAY 1
Quick skech of Kuressaare Castle while waiting the festival to begin
DAY 1
Kuressaare Castle Opera House during the 'Carmen' rehearsal
DAY 1
Live drawings during the opening ceremony at Kuressaare Castle Opera House
DAY 2
Festifal staff members at Kuressaare Castle Opera House
DAY 1
Festival staff members during a daily morning meeting learning some chinese, in honor of the guests sfrom Shanghai Opera House
DAY 1
George Bizet „CARMEN“ opera show, production Shanghai Opera House.
In these drawings I wanted to merge differnt things meeting at the same time- George Bizet music played by Shanghai Opera theater
DAY 1
George Bizet „CARMEN“, production Shanghai Opera House. Just in Saaremma island you can listen to the opera and seaguls at the same time!
DAY 1
George Bizet „CARMEN“ opera show, production Shanghai Opera House
DAY 2
DANCE GALA, Kuressaare Castle Opera House, Shanghai Opera House
DAY 2
DANCE GALA, Kuressaare Castle Opera House, Shanghai Opera House
DAY 3
Wen Deqing „WAGER“, Kuressaare Castle Opera House, Shanghai Opera House
DAY 2
Rehearsal, Kuressaare Castle Opera House, Shanghai Opera House
DAY 3
Public enjoying the sunset during the interval at Kuressaare Castle Opera House
DAY 3
Festival staff members and ticket office at Kuressaare Castle Opera House
DAY 3
Work in progress! Me at Kuressaare Castle Opera House , photo bu Gunnar Laak
