Description
From the Prinzregententheater in Munich: Hans van Manen's Black Cake & Concertante
Product Details
- UPC: 40060104225
- Choreographer: Hans van Manen
- Genre: Ballet
- Number of discs: 1
- Label: Arthaus Musik
- Release date: 1997
Product Specifications
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Region Code: 2, 5, NTSC
- Running Time: 38 minutes
Overview
This captivating performance from the Prinzregententheater in Munich features two works by renowned choreographer Hans van Manen: "Black Cake" and "Concertante." Performed by the Bavarian State Ballet, these pieces showcase van Manen's signature musicality and versatility.
"Black Cake" takes place at a society party, where elegantly dressed couples dance and interact. Van Manen's choreography reveals a complex web of emotions and undercurrents in the relationships between the men and women. The music features selections from Tchaikovsky, Janáček, Stravinsky, Mascagni, and Massenet.
"Concertante" is a dynamic and intense piece set to music by Frank Martin. The choreography explores the interactions between four male and four female dancers, generating a palpable tension and showcasing both humor and aggression.
Cast and Crew
- Choreographer: Hans van Manen
- Company: Bavarian State Ballet
- Ballet Master: Colleen Scott, Thomas Mayr
- Artistic Director: Konstanze Vernon
- Set Design and Costume: Keso Dekker
- Lighting Director: Joop Caboort
- Production Director: Bettina Wagner-Bergelt
- Director: Thomas Grimm
- Executive Producer: Efier Windgassen
