MICHAEL HANIAN
Composer · Writer · Creator
Educated in Karelia, Russia, Michael Hanian studied linguistics alongside music theory. In 1979, he moved to Finland, where he spent more than two decades working as a composer and songwriter. Since 2002, he has lived and worked in France.
MUSIC
During his years in Finland, Michael composed extensively for film, theatre and advertising, receiving awards for his advertising music and contributing to short films recognized at international festivals.
He released three albums, including All the Long Way, a collection of his own songs performed by the composer himself, and Frank Robson Sings Mick Hanian. “One for the Road,” from the latter album, won the Grand Prix in a Finnish television song competition.
WRITING
Michael is the author of several published works of fiction, including the Black Monastery trilogy and Conversations with an Angel Named Bill.
His books have been published in Russian, English and French. Béatrice, the second novel of the Black Monastery trilogy, has appeared in two French editions.
Photo: Naomi Hanian
CALYPSO
Michael Hanian’s musical CALYPSO was first produced at Helsinki’s Hartwall Arena in 2002, directed by Jussi Parviainen and choreographed by Jorma Uotinen. The large-scale production featured a cast of 50 and was seen by approximately 20,000 spectators.
Today, CALYPSO is being reimagined as an immersive musical experience created for the Twin Shell Theatre — a new waterfront performance concept conceived by Michael Hanian.
CONTACT
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