Description
Grupo Corpo: Brazilian Dance Fusion
UPC: 807280035797
Product Features
- Title: Grupo Corpo: Brazilian Dance Theater
- Choreographies: "Bach" by Rodrigo Pederneiras and "O Corpo" by Rodrigo Pederneiras
- Music for 'Bach': Johann Sebastian Bach, with arrangements by Marco Antônio Guimarães
- Music for 'O Corpo': Arnaldo Antunes
- Stage Design: Fernando Velloso, Paulo Pederneiras
- Costumes: Freusa Zechmeister, Fernando Velloso (for 'O Corpo')
- Lighting: Paulo Pederneiras
- Recorded at: Festhaus Baden-Baden
- Sound: Paul Thilo Feinermann, Peter Hecker
- Camera Crew: Kurt Oskar Herting, Stefan Aglassinger, Leif Larsen, Gerhard Müllner, Laszlo Nemeth
- Editor: Marco Capalbo
- Producer: Bernhard Fleischer
- Director: Thomas Grimm
- Special Features: Documentary "Behind the Scenes" (43 min), A Film by Jürgen Wilcke, Arthaus Musik Trailer
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Running Time: 129 minutes (Performance 86 min/Documentary 43 min)
- DVD Format: NTSC, Dual Layer Format
- Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
- Subtitles: English (GB), German (D), French (F), Spanish (SP)
Overview
Grupo Corpo, Brazil's acclaimed dance company, showcases its extraordinary blend of Afro-Brazilian dance forms, classical ballet techniques, and contemporary theatrical sensibility in this compelling DVD. Featuring two of their most celebrated choreographies, "Bach" and "O Corpo," the ensemble presents a visually stunning and energetically charged performance, set to the captivating arrangements of Bach's compositions and the original music by Arnaldo Antunes. The DVD also includes a special feature documentary, providing an insightful look behind the scenes of Grupo Corpo's creative process, rehearsals, and tours, along with interviews with members and friends of the company.
Interesting Facts
- Afro-Brazilian Fusion: Grupo Corpo's work is noted for its innovative fusion of Afro-Brazilian dance forms, classical ballet, and contemporary dance, creating a unique and captivating performance style.
- International Acclaim: The company has received widespread acclaim from prestigious publications, including The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, for its technical prowess and inexhaustible energy.
- Cultural Heritage: The performances are deeply rooted in Brazilian cultural traditions, utilizing Brazilian music, folk songs, and vibrant costumes to create a rich, immersive experience.
Key Credits
- Choreographer: Rodrigo Pederneiras
- Music: Johann Sebastian Bach and Arnaldo Antunes
- Stage and Lighting Design: Paulo Pederneiras
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