MM Contemporary Dance Company's Gershwin Suite and Schubert Frames
Michele Merola's Gershwin Suite for MM Contemporary Dance Company opens and closes with a nod to musical theater, using George Gershwin's compositions as a soundtrack. The choreography evokes 1920s America with golden confetti, ten dancers, and shifting white panels that recreate Edward Hopper's paintings, such as Soir Bleu. The piece alternates between exuberant group sequences and intimate duets, incorporating music by Stefano Corrias. Enrico Morelli's Schubert Frames uses a collage of Franz Schubert's works, avoiding descriptive mimicry. Dancers move on a white carpet that inflates into a full moon shape, with lighting by Cristina Spelti. The choreography explores emotional mutability through recurring movements, static poses, and partner interactions. Both works premiered at Teatro Asioli in Correggio in 2018.
Key facts
- Michele Merola choreographed Gershwin Suite for MM Contemporary Dance Company.
- The piece uses music by George Gershwin and Stefano Corrias.
- White panels recreate Edward Hopper's paintings, including Soir Bleu.
- Enrico Morelli choreographed Schubert Frames using Franz Schubert's music.
- Lighting for Schubert Frames was designed by Cristina Spelti.
- A white carpet inflates into a full moon shape in Schubert Frames.
- Both works were performed at Teatro Asioli in Correggio in 2018.
- The review was written by Giuseppe Distefano for Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Michele Merola
- Edward Hopper
- George Gershwin
- Enrico Morelli
- Franz Schubert
- Stefano Corrias
- Cristina Spelti
- Giuseppe Distefano
Institutions
- MM Contemporary Dance Company
- Artribune
- Teatro Asioli
Locations
- Correggio
- Italy