Angelin Preljocaj's 'Un trait d'union' and 'Still life' in Ferrara
The Ballet Preljocaj performed two works by Angelin Preljocaj at the Teatro Comunale di Ferrara: 'Un trait d'union' (1998) and the new creation 'Still life'. 'Un trait d'union' is a male duet exploring love, friendship, and solitude, set mostly without music except for Bach's Piano Concerto No. 5 and contemporary sounds. The piece has entered the repertoire of the Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris. 'Still life' reflects on vanitas, fragility, time, war, and death, using objects like a skull, owl, hourglass, globe, and crown. Dancers move to a ticking metronome, techno music, and sounds by Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto. The final sequence depicts a battlefield. The review notes 'Still life' lacks the emotional impact of Preljocaj's earlier 'Empty Moves'.
Key facts
- Angelin Preljocaj's 'Un trait d'union' was created in 1998.
- 'Un trait d'union' is a male duet performed by Battista Coissieu and Redi Shtylla.
- The piece is mostly performed without music, except for Bach's Piano Concerto No. 5.
- 'Un trait d'union' is in the repertoire of the Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris.
- 'Still life' is a new creation by Preljocaj, premiered at Teatro Comunale di Ferrara.
- 'Still life' uses objects such as a skull, owl, hourglass, globe, and crown.
- The music for 'Still life' includes works by Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
- The review compares 'Still life' to Jan Fabre's work but finds it less emotionally engaging.
Entities
Artists
- Angelin Preljocaj
- Battista Coissieu
- Redi Shtylla
- Alva Noto
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Jan Fabre
- Dominique Bagouet
- Merce Cunningham
- Giuseppe Distefano
Institutions
- Ballet Preljocaj
- Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris
- Teatro Comunale di Ferrara
- Artribune
Locations
- Ferrara
- Italy
- Sucy-en-Brie
- France