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Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker's Jacques Brel Tribute at Zurich Theater Spectacle

festival-fair · 2026-08-26

Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker premiered a new work at the Zürcher Theaterspektakel, a tribute to the legendary chansonnier Jacques Brel. The piece, created in collaboration with young artist Solal Mariotte, explores Brel's songs through dance. The performance depicts a relationship that evolves into a separation, evoking the emotional dynamic of a mother letting go of her son. The work is part of the festival's program, which showcases contemporary performing arts.

Key facts

  • Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker presented a new work at the Zürcher Theaterspektakel.
  • The work is a tribute to Jacques Brel, the legendary Belgian singer-songwriter.
  • De Keersmaeker collaborated with young artist Solal Mariotte on the piece.
  • The performance interprets Brel's songs through dance.
  • The narrative arc moves from togetherness to separation, like a mother releasing her son.
  • The Zürcher Theaterspektakel is an annual performing arts festival in Zurich, Switzerland.
  • The premiere took place at the festival, which runs in August.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Zürcher Theaterspektakel
  • Ruhrtriennale

Locations

  • Zurich
  • Switzerland
  • Ruhr region
  • Germany

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