Semperoper Ballett & William Forsythe: Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
About the Event
Dresden's Semperoper Ballett pays tribute to one of the most innovative living choreographers.
Though the history of Semperoper Ballett dates back to 1817, the arrival in 2006 of its present artistic director, Aaron Sean Watkin, revolutionized its style and removed traditional barriers between the classical and contemporary schools by redefining dance as the culmination of both.
Enemy in the Figure, which is illuminated by a single moving spotlight, is one of most visually surprising works by William Forsythe. In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated explores the true nature of movement by distorting the figures of classical ballet. The dancing has been described by reviewers as 'energy, sex and virtuosity'. The tribute reaches its climax in Neue Suite, a series of pas de deux created for Semperoper Ballett out of settings of Handel, Berio, Willems, Bryars and Bach which were premiered by Forsythe between 1977 and 1990.
In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated
Choreography, Stage design, Costumes and Lighting
William Forsythe
Music
Thom Willems
Neue Suite
Choreography, Stage design and Lighting
William Forsythe
Costumes
William Forsythe and Yumiko Takeshima
Music
Georg Friedrich Händel, Luciano Berio, Thom Willems, Gavin Bryars and Johann Sebastian Bach
Enemy in the Figure
Choreography, Stage design, Costumes and Lighting
William Forsythe
Music
Thom Willems
Practical Information
Please note: In some areas of the Gran Teatre del Liceu it is possible to be seated with a partially obstructed view of the stage. The Gran Teatre del Liceu recommends Category 2 for the finest and completely unobstructed view of the performance. The stage is not visible from seats starting in row 2 of Category 8. A monitor is provided for following the performance in this section. Only available for operas.
