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Photo: Joris-Jan Bos
On this photo: Carolina Armenta, Urtzi Araburu

Choreographer: Hans van Manen

The masterfulness of 'Kammerballett' lies not only in Hans van Manen's totally functional use of theatre resources and the language of movement, but especially in the great eloquence and lyricism he achieves in using them. Not a single gesture is wasted, and the complete naturalness and clarity of what we see, leaves a deep impression.
Known as the “Mondriaan of dance”, with 'Kammerballett' he appears “a Mozart among choreographers”. The dancing in 'Kammerballett' has such a powerful and distinct line that it sets the piano pieces, by Kara Karajev, John Cage, and Domenico Scarlatti - with almost 250 years of music history between them - completely naturally and harmoniously next to each other.

Details

  • Title: Kammerballett
  • Date Created: 1995
  • Rights: © Joris-Jan Bos Photography
  • Choreographer: Hans van Manen
  • Music: Kara Karayev - 24 Préludes for Piano, no. 1, 2, 3 and 5, Domenico Scarlatti - sonate in C-major K.159, John Cage - In a Landscape (1948), Domenico Scarlatti - sonate in b-minor K. 87
  • Light: Joop Caboort
  • Decor: Keso Dekker
  • Costumes: Keso Dekker
  • World Premiere: September 14, 1995, AT&T Danstheater, The Hague

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