COMING IN 2026/2027
Currently doing preparatory work for new projects, one focusing for instrumental eco-musical compositions/improvisations/sound art, one for songwriting, and one for dance/stage works. You can have a listen of some improvised piano sketches and micing tests made last summer.————
CHAIR, WATER, GLASS AND SOUNDS (2025) – Partly improvised installation and sound bath created in a 10 days spontaneous residency at the Old Mine of Outokumpu. The piece was an invitation for being with water, sounds, reflections, landscapes and the slowly darkening space. The work was made with water, chairs, glass objects, video, light, recycled paper and recorded piano improvisations.
Concept, sound, music, light, video: Mikael Kuosmanen
Residency: Old Mine Residency
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CONCERT IN THE DARK (2024) – Concert for grand piano, hand-made amplifier and trumpet at The Royal Academy of Music, Aalborg 2024
Concept, piano, compositional sketches: Mikael Kuosmanen
Hand-made amplifier: Frã
Trumpet: Bertil Vesterlund
Performed in: Musikkens Hus / The Royal Academy of Music, Aalborg, 2024
Clip for the video : Kristiné Japaridze
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BODY NOTES/ 2017-2026/ MIMOART COMPANY
Contemporary performance piece / working role: dancer, clown, performer, rehearsal musician
Next shows in January 2026 in Stoa, Helsinki
Director, concept: Mimosa Lindalh
Original performers as part of the creative group:
Mikael Kuosmanen, Saska Pulkkinen, Miro Lopperi, Marko Pakarinen
Scenogarphy: Arto-Oskar Reunanen
Light Design: Ilmari Karhu
Sound Design: Jaakko Autio
Photography: Kai Kuusisto
Performed in: Stoa, Policka Mimefest, Panphys Macedonia, Tanssin Talo
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MATINEA / 2023 / Kauhanen, Keto-Tokoi, Kuosmanen / ITAK
Contemporary dance and clownery piece about music as a hobby / working role: co-creator, dancer, composer, musician, clown
Concept, choreography, performance:
Karoliina Kauhanen, Mikael Kuosmanen , Sofia Keto-Tokoi
Recorded sound design/compositions: Mikael Kuosmanen
Light Design: Anssi Pöyhönen
Perfomerd in: ITAK -Regional dance center of Eastern Finland
Photography: Taina Koistinen
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KOHTA / 2022 / Päivikkö ja työryhmä / ITAK
Contemporary dance piece about what might happen next / Working role: dancer, musician, composer
Choreography: Ulla Päivikkö
Dance, music and word art: Hanna Heino, Essi Koivula, Mikael Kuosmanen, Laura Kärkäs, Jussi Ulkuniemi, Ira Wuolle
Costume Design: Suvi Matinaro
Sound design: Tiina Vepsä
Lighting design: Tuomas Laitinen
PR-Photography: Jussi Ulkuniemi
Performed in: ITAK -Regional dance center of Eastern Finland
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HUMAN KISSEL / 2021 / Savolainen, Aaltonen, Fagerberg, Kuosmanen
Dance piece for four bodies and slimy liquid / Working role: co-creator, dancer, sound designer
Choreography, scenography and performance:
Mikael Kuosmanen, Nella Savolainen, Malla Aaltonen, Jaakko Fagerberg
Sound Design: Mikael Kuosmanen
Perfomerd in MULTSARI, Riveria, Outokumpu
Photography: Taina Koistinen
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VEDESSÄ / 2020-2021 / Kuosmanen
Photo exhibiton investigating body in a landscape, physical prints made with recycled wood, recycled paper, and ecological wall paint / Working role: photographer, model, visual artist
Concept, photography, prints on wood: Mikael Kuosmanen
Exhibited at: Café Kaunisniemi, Särkiselkä, Outokumpu, and Galleria Marita
RIISTAKAMERA 1 – OUTOKUMPU 20.4.2020 / 2020 / Kuosmanen
First video piece of the Riistakamera -series, that reviels unknown new species that are hiding in the wild, captured in the wilderness cameras.
Concept, video, costume design, dance: Mikael Kuosmanen
Filming assistant: Vilma Mankonen
Screened at: Computers in Outokumpu during first Covid spring.
STRESSISTÄ VAPAUTUMISEN HARJOITUS / 2021 / Kuosmanen /
A choreographed improvisation investigating how to release tension and performance anxiety while performing on stage. Working role: Choreographer, dancer, composer
Choreography, dance, music composition: Mikael Kuosmanen
Lights in collaboration with: Tommi Kariniva
Production: Riveria Tanssin Koulutus
Performed in: Kiisu -theater, ITAK -stage
TEXTURES / 2015 / Kuosmanen
Sample video about somatic approach to improvising and composing with nature / Working role: Pedagogue, Pianist, Videographer
Excercise, filming and sample improvisations: Mikael Kuosmanen
Screened in: Youtube, study applications
HAND DANCE / 2012 / Kuosmanen
Dance video piece for pianist’s hands / Working role: Composer, choreographer, pianist
Concept, Composition and choreography: Mikael Kuosmanen
Performance: Mikael Kuosmanen
Filmind and editing: Mikael Kuosmanen
Screened in: Loikka Dance Film Festival 2012
OTHER OLD STUFF TO BE SORTED OUT PROPARLY, JUST A SEC….
STRING PIANO Younger me playing a composition for string piano.
SONGWRITING Songs written by younger me for band Breakfast at Phoebe’s, Theatre plays, And solo tests
Mikael Joonatan Kuosmanen 