Nutcracker (Compagnie Malka) - DVD

UPC: 0807280220292

Product Features

• Title: Nutcracker (After E.T.A. Hoffmann's Story)
• Choreography and Artistic Direction: Bouba Landrille Tchouda
• Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Yvan Talbot
• Dance Company: Compagnie Malka
• Production: Marie-Pierre Bousquet
• Dramaturgy: Guy Boley
• Lighting: Fabrice Crouzet
• Scenery: Rodrigue Glombard
• Costumes: Claude Murgia
• Television Director: Greg Germain
• Language: Not specified
• Subtitles: Not specified
• Picture Format: 16:9 NTSC
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Region Code: 0 (Region-free)
• Running Time: Not specified
• Number of Discs: 1 DVD
• Recorded: Produced with the participation of France Télévisions and the Centre National de la Cinématographie et des Images Animées
• Production Year: 2013

Overview

This innovative production of Nutcracker by Compagnie Malka, under the artistic direction of Bouba Landrille Tchouda, offers a fresh and modern reinterpretation of E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic tale. Blending the timeless music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with contemporary sounds by Yvan Talbot, and merging traditional ballet with hip-hop dance influences, this performance presents a "phantasmagoric" version of the beloved story. The result is a vibrant and dynamic spectacle that reimagines the Nutcracker through the lens of urban culture, bringing new energy and creativity to a classic narrative.

Interesting Facts

• Hip-Hop Influence: Unlike traditional ballet interpretations of The Nutcracker, this production infuses hip-hop dance styles, making it a unique fusion of classical and contemporary performance arts.
• Phantasmagoric Vision: The term "phantasmagoric" hints at the surreal and imaginative elements incorporated into the production, offering audiences a visually and emotionally rich experience that challenges conventional storytelling.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: This production is the result of a collaboration between multiple disciplines, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts, with contributions from notable talents like costume designer Claude Murgia and scenographer Rodrigue Glombard.

Track Listing

This performance is a reinterpretation of The Nutcracker and does not follow the traditional act structure of the ballet. The DVD captures the entirety of the performance as reimagined by Compagnie Malka.

Publishers

• Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH
• Cat No: NTSC 102202

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