Description
MC 14/22 & Le Songe de Médée 2-DVD Set – Paris Opera Ballet
UPC: 809478009818
Product Features
- Title: MC 14/22 « ceci est mon corps » & Le Songe de Médée
- Choreographer: Angelin Preljocaj
- Performers: Marie-Agnès Gillot, Wilfried Romoli, Eleonora Abbagnato, Ensemble Court-Circuit
- Conductor: Pierre-André Valade
- Format: 2-DVD Set, NTSC, All Regions
- Audio Formats: Dolby Digital Stereo and Surround Sound
- Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
- Running Time: 118 minutes
- Year: 2007
- Publisher: Opus Arte, Opéra National de Paris, Telmondis
Overview
This double bill from one of the world's leading choreographers offers two of his major works, danced by the Ballet de l’opéra de Paris. The dreamlike Songe de Médée, with music by Mauro Lanza and freely based on the Greek myth of Medea, explores a woman's soul, portraying her, paradoxically, as a tender loving mother and a tormented victim who sacrifices everything, including her children, for love. MC14/22 (Ceci est mon corps) is a meeting of the spiritual and the carnal, drawing on St Mark's version of The Last Supper in the Bible: ‘Take, eat: this is my body’. Created for twelve male dancers, Preljocaj's ‘Apostles of Movement’, and with soundscapes by Tedd Zahmal, this powerfully sensual and passionate work is a hymn to the male body, stripped down to its deepest reality, juxtaposing the glorification of strength and the condemnation of force.
This 2-DVD set features two captivating works by acclaimed choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, performed by the Paris Opera Ballet. The first, MC 14/22 « ceci est mon corps », is a raw, spiritual, and physical exploration inspired by the biblical Last Supper, combining carnal and spiritual imagery. Created for twelve male dancers, this work delves into themes of strength, vulnerability, and the human body, with a soundscape by Tedd Zahmal that amplifies its intensity.
The second work, Le Songe de Médée, is a dreamlike ballet based on the myth of Medea. With original music by Mauro Lanza and stunning choreography, the ballet portrays Medea as both a tender mother and a tormented victim who sacrifices everything for love. Preljocaj’s bold interpretation of this ancient myth contrasts the purity of the human soul with the depths of emotional agony.
This production includes world premiere recordings of both ballets, offering a unique visual and auditory experience that highlights Preljocaj’s innovation and the Paris Opera Ballet’s excellence.
Interesting Facts
- Angelin Preljocaj is known for his contemporary and avant-garde approach to ballet, often blending classical themes with modern sensibilities.
- MC 14/22 « ceci est mon corps » draws from St. Mark’s Gospel and presents a profound reflection on the male body, with Preljocaj referring to the dancers as “Apostles of Movement.”
- Le Songe de Médée explores the psyche of Medea, a character from Greek mythology who is both tragic and deeply human, torn between love and vengeance.
- Marie-Agnès Gillot, a renowned étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, leads the cast with a striking and emotional performance in Le Songe de Médée.
- Both ballets were performed at the Opéra National de Paris, and this recording captures the essence of the stage performances with brilliant cinematography and sound design.
Track Listing
- MC 14/22 « ceci est mon corps »
- Le Songe de Médée
Extra Features:
- Interviews with Brigitte Lefèvre, Angelin Preljocaj, and Mauro Lanza
- Costume Design Gallery
- Set Design Insights
Publishers
- Opus Arte
- Opéra National de Paris
- Telmondis
- France 3
- Mezzo
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