Merce Cunningham & William Forsythe: Paris Opera Ballet
About the Event
Look closer at the American school of dance, when the Paris Opera Ballet takes three new pieces into its repertoire, two by William Forsythe and one by Merce Cunningham.
The program begins with Cunningham's 1968 choreography, "Walkaround Time", with sets inspired by Marcel Duchamp and costumes based on designs by Jasper Johns. The two works by Forsythe, both from the late 1990s, push the limits of the genre of classical ballet.
Cast / Production
Walkaround Time
New to the repertoire
Music David Behrman
Choreography Merce Cunningham
Set design after Marcel Duchamp, Le Grand Verre
Costume design after Jasper Johns
Lighting designBeverly Emmons
Trio
New to the repertoire
Music Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, op. 132
Choreography William Forsythe
Recorded music
Scenography William Forsythe
Costume design Stephen Galloway
Lighting design William Forsythe
Workwithinwork
New to the repertoire
Music Luciano Berio
Duetti for two violins, vol. 1
Choreography William Forsythe
Scenography William Forsythe
Costume design Stephen Galloway
Lighting design William Forsythe
