Seven Brothers: The book that shaped a Nordic identity

Seven Brothers: The book that shaped a Nordic identity Finnish Opera and Ballet A story about living in nature – and the value of culture – captures the spirit of Finland. "Seven Brothers is an exceptional description of the Finnish people and their lives in Finland in the 19th Century," says Finnish education expert Professor Pasi Sahlberg, author of Finnish Lessons. "Aleksis Kivi had an important role as a writer of Finnish literature, and Seven Brothers has stood the test of time. "Then I asked the dancers of the National Ballet to model for the story, the seven brothers of choreographer Marjo Kuusela's ballet."