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Ahti Sonninen (1914-1984) composed the ballet “Pessi and Illusia”, based on Yrjö Kokko's fairy tale with the same name, in 1951-52. After its world premiere in the Finnish National Opera in 1952 it met an unforeseen success with more than a hundred performances just within two years.

The Suite from the ballet Pessi and Illusia op. 39 for piano is arranged by the composer.

Movements:

1. Pessin kevättanssi - Pessi's Spring Dance
2. Illusian tanssi - Illusia's Dance
3. Hiirten hääkulkue - The Wedding Procession of Mice
4. Hiirten häävalssi - The Wedding Waltz of Mice
5. Ristilukin tanssi - The Spider's Dance
6. Pakkastanssi - The Frost Dance
7. Foxtrot (Ristilukin ja Maantieritarin taistelu - The Fight Between the Spider and Pompilus)
8. Finale