Description

Dance Quartet - Three Ballets by Heinz Spoerli DVD

UPC: 807280168099

Product Features

Title: Dance Quartet - Three Ballets by Heinz Spoerli
Choreographer: Heinz Spoerli
Performers: Zürcher Ballett, Hagen Quartett
String Quartet Members:
- Lukas Hagen
- Rainer Schmidt
- Veronika Hagen
- Clemens Hagen
Soloists:Set Designer: Florian Etti
- Seh Yun Kim (Lettres intimes)
- Arsen Mehrabyan (Lettres intimes, Der Tod und das Mädchen)
- Sarah-Jane Brodbeck (In Spillville)
- Tigran Mikayelyan (In Spillville)
- Yen Han (Der Tod und das Mädchen)
Costume Designers: Nelly van de Velden, Heinz Spoerli
Lighting Designer: Martin Gebhardt
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
Picture Format: 16:9
Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
Running Time: 94 minutes
DVD Format: NTSC, Dual Layer (DVD 9)

Overview

"Dance Quartet" features three remarkable ballets choreographed by the acclaimed Heinz Spoerli, set to the music of master composers Leoš Janáček, Antonín Dvořák, and Franz Schubert. Performed by the Zürcher Ballett with live music from the world-renowned Hagen Quartett, this production was recorded live at the Salzburg Festival in the stunning Felsenreitschule.

The three ballets presented are:

Lettres intimes – Set to Janáček's String Quartet No. 2 ("Intimate Letters"), this ballet explores deep emotional connections, brought to life by soloists Seh Yun Kim and Arsen Mehrabyan.
In Spillville – A vibrant and heartfelt ballet set to Dvořák's String Quartet in F major, Op. 96 ("American"), featuring Sarah-Jane Brodbeck and Tigran Mikayelyan.
Der Tod und das Mädchen – A poignant interpretation of Schubert's String Quartet in D minor, D 810 ("Death and the Maiden"), performed by Yen Han and Arsen Mehrabyan.

Directed with a keen eye for the interplay between dance and music, Spoerli’s choreography masterfully conveys the essence of each composition, making this DVD a visual and auditory treat for ballet and classical music enthusiasts alike.

Interesting Facts

Heinz Spoerli: One of the leading choreographers of our time, Spoerli is celebrated for his ability to blend classical ballet with contemporary movements, creating a unique language of dance.
Hagen Quartett: Known for their refined interpretations, the Hagen Quartett provides live musical accompaniment, enhancing the emotional depth and nuance of the ballets.
Felsenreitschule: The venue, an architectural marvel, offers a dramatic backdrop that complements the intensity of the performances.
Cultural Collaboration: This production is a collaboration between several prestigious European broadcasters and festivals, including ORF, ZDF, ARTE, and the Salzburg Festival.