Description
Jiří Kylián & Nederlands Dans Theater
Product Details
- UPC: 807280044492
- Genre: Dance, Ballet
- Company: Nederlands Dans Theater
- Choreographer: Jiří Kylián
- Label: Arthaus Musik
- Release date: 2014
Product Specifications
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Language: English
- Subtitle Languages: None specified
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide), NTSC
- Run Time: 68 minutes
Overview
Under Jiří Kylián's visionary direction from 1975 to 1999, the Nederlands Dans Theater forged a reputation as one of the most innovative and exciting dance groups in Europe. This DVD features three captivating performances choreographed by Kylián, showcasing his unique and personal style, his affection for group performances, and his remarkable ability to create highly inventive, witty, and diverse ballets.
Performances
- Sinfonietta
- Music: Sinfonietta by Leoš Janáček
- Performed by: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Karel Ancerl
- Set and Costumes: Walter Nobbe
- Symphony in D
- Music: Symphony No. 101 in D major "The Clock" & Symphony No. 73 in D major "The Hunt" by Joseph Haydn
- Performed by: Nederlands Ballet Orchestra, conducted by David Porcelijn (1983)
- Set and Costumes: Tom Schenk
- Stamping Ground
- Music: Toccata for Percussion Instruments by Carlos Chavez
- Performed by: Makoto Aruga & Percussion Ensemble
- Set Design: Jiří Kylián, Costume Design: Heidi de Raad
Special Features
- Introduction to Stamping Ground
- Rehearsing the Symphony in D - Workshop with the Royal Ballet School
Interesting Facts
- The Nederlands Dans Theater is renowned for bridging the gap between modern dance and classical ballet.
- Jiří Kylián's choreography is known for its unique style, inventiveness, and wit.
- The three performances featured in this DVD showcase the diverse range of Kylián's choreographic talents and the Nederlands Dans Theater's exceptional skills.
