Description

Appartement by Mats Ek - Paris Opera Ballet DVD

UPC: 807280718591

Product Features

Title: Appartement by Mats Ek
Format: DVD Video (NTSC)
Running Time: 65 minutes
Sound Format: LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Picture Format: 16:9
Languages:Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
- Subtitle Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese
Production:
- Live Recording: Opéra national de Paris, 2003
- Choreography: Mats Ek
- Original Music: Fleshquartet (played live on stage)
- Set & Costume Design: Peter Freiij
- Lighting Design: Erik Berglund
- Directed for Television and Video by: Thomas Grimm
- Executive Producer: Daniel Charrier
Cast:
- Étoiles: Nicolas Le Riche, José Martinez, Clairemarie Osta, Kader Belarbi, Marie-Agnès Gillot
- Premiers Danseurs: Alessio Carbone, Mélanie Hurel, Stéphanie Romberg, Wilfried Romoli
- Corps de Ballet: Céline Talon, Géraldine Wiart, Muriel Zusperreguy, Hervé Courtain, Jean-Christophe Guerri
- Fleshquartet:
  - Jonas Lindgren (violin)
  - Örjan Högberg (viola)
  - Mattias Hellden (violoncello)
  - Sebastian Öberg (drums)
  - Computer Assisted Music by Christian Olsson

Overview

Appartement is a contemporary ballet choreographed by the innovative Mats Ek, performed by the Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris. Set against the backdrop of a modern apartment, this ballet explores the nuances of everyday life, relationships, and the human condition. The original music, played live on stage by the Swedish ensemble Fleshquartet, adds an edgy, dynamic element to the performance, perfectly complementing Ek's distinctive choreography.

Filmed live at the Opéra national de Paris in 2003, this production features some of the Paris Opera Ballet's most celebrated dancers, including Nicolas Le Riche, José Martinez, and Clairemarie Osta. The minimalist set and costume design by Peter Freiij, combined with Erik Berglund's lighting, create a stark, evocative atmosphere that enhances the ballet's exploration of personal and emotional spaces.

Interesting Facts

Mats Ek is renowned for his ability to blend classical ballet with modern dance, creating works that are both emotionally powerful and visually striking.
The music for Appartement is performed by Fleshquartet, a unique ensemble known for their experimental approach, combining classical instruments with electronic music.
This ballet is notable for its thematic depth, using the setting of an apartment as a metaphor for the complexities of human relationships and personal identity.
The bonus feature includes an interview with Mats Ek, providing insights into his creative process and the development of Appartement.