Tove Jansson "Pessi and Illusia", a ballet by Ahti Sonninen ("Radio tekee murron") which was performed at the Finnish National Opera. By 1958, Jansson began to become directly involved in theater as Lilla Teater produced "Troll i kulisserna" ("Troll in the wings"), a play with lyrics by Jansson and music composed by Erna Tauro. The production was a success, and later performances were held in Sweden and Norway. In 1974 the first Moomin opera was produced, with music composed by Ilkka Kuusisto. The biennial Hans Christian Andersen Award conferred by the International Board on Books for Young People is the highest recognition
Sophia Jansson images, as well as the series of medals that were also issued. In 2006 Jansson was invited as a notable speaker for one of the Monthly Luncheons hosted by IWC Helsinki. In February 2007 Jansson was invited to speak at the Scandinavia House in New York City. In September 2008 Jansson participated as a member of the Committee of Honor in the renowned IBBY World Congress. Jansson participated in the Helsinki Design Week 2008. Sophia Jansson Vivica Sophia Jansson (born 1962) is the daughter of cartoonist Lars Jansson and the niece of the famous Finnish writer and painter Tove Jansson.