Elina Mustonen
Harpsichordist and actor Elina Mustonen weaves together text and music to imagine a monarch in crisis.
Join Elina Mustonen for ‘I, Elizabeth – A Monarch in Crisis’, a musical monologue blending theatre and classical concert tradition. Based on Queen Elizabeth I’s writings and other contemporary sources, harpsichordist and actor Elina Mustonen weaves together text and music to imagine a monarch in crisis.
To get a headstart, why not tune into ‘The Rest is History’ podcast – with a series focussing on Elizabeth I’s dilemma (episodes 691-696, search for “Elizabeth I Vs The Catholics”).
“Elina Mustonen is not only an actor who interprets the text with remarkable precision and intelligence, but also a gifted musician who brings depth and vitality to the performance. Her musical language consists of compositions played by Queen Elizabeth I of England, herself known as a skilled performer.”
– Kirsikka Moring, Kuudes rivi keskellä
Written by Nely Keinänen, directed by Laura Jäntti, and visualized by Tarja Simone. The premiere took place at Teatteri Jurkka in 2025.
In collaboration with the Kellaway Concert Series at St Catharine’s College
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