Monica Casadei's Carmen K: A Warrior Woman in Dance
Choreographer Monica Casadei and her company Artemis Danza present 'Carmen K (Kimera)', the latest installment in their 'Corpo d'opera' project, following 'Traviata' and 'Tosca'. Commissioned by the Teatro Comunale di Bologna, the work reimagines Mérimée's heroine as a revolutionary, politically incorrect icon of freedom and courage. The performance is divided into two parts: the first features four young DJs and composer Luca Vianni remixing Bizet's score live, with installations, photographic projections of flowers, and ceramic hearts. The second part uses Shchedrin's Carmen Suite and portrays Don José as a monster, a handsome dancer who gradually deforms into a Quasimodo-like figure. The piece explores themes of solitude, male violence, and the cyclical nature of history, ending with Carmen naked in a silent circular run, a free Amazon.
Key facts
- Monica Casadei choreographed 'Carmen K (Kimera)' for Artemis Danza.
- The work is part of the 'Corpo d'opera' project, following 'Traviata' and 'Tosca'.
- It was commissioned by the Teatro Comunale di Bologna.
- The first part features four DJs and composer Luca Vianni remixing Bizet's music live.
- The second part uses Shchedrin's Carmen Suite.
- Don José is portrayed as a monster who deforms into a goblin-like figure.
- The performance includes installations, photographic projections, and ceramic hearts.
- The piece ends with Carmen naked in a silent circular run.
Entities
Artists
- Monica Casadei
- Luca Vianni
- Giuseppe Distefano
Institutions
- Artemis Danza
- Teatro Comunale di Bologna
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy