Poppea // Poppea - Dance Production DVD

UPC: 880242597489

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC, 16:9
• Audio Options: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Subtitles: English, German, French
• Region Code: Worldwide
• Running Time: 78 minutes (performance) + 5 minutes (bonus content)
• Publisher: EuroArts, 2013

Overview

Poppea // Poppea, choreographed by Christian Spuck and performed by Gauthier Dance Company, is a groundbreaking dance interpretation inspired by Claudio Monteverdi’s opera L’incoronazione di Poppea. This production dives into the dark, passionate, and power-driven romance between Emperor Nero and Poppea Sabina, exploring the human drive for ambition, love, and betrayal. Christian Spuck’s choreography blends elements of ballet, film, and spoken word, creating a modern and intense portrayal of love's transformative and often destructive power.

Performed at the Theaterhaus Stuttgart in 2013, the production features a compelling cast including Eric Gauthier, Anneleen Dedroog, and Miriam Gronwald. The haunting music selection includes pieces from Monteverdi, Robert Schumann, and Emiliana Torrini, seamlessly integrated with contemporary staging and costumes by Emma Ryott.

Interesting Facts

• Choreographer’s Vision: Christian Spuck reimagines Monteverdi's original opera with a modern twist, incorporating multimedia elements and a diverse music score that spans from Baroque to modern compositions.
• Gauthier Dance Company: Based in Stuttgart, Germany, Gauthier Dance is known for its innovative and expressive contemporary dance productions, often collaborating with top choreographers.
• Musical Fusion: The eclectic music lineup includes Monteverdi and Baroque composer Johann Paul von Westhoff, alongside contemporary artists like Emiliana Torrini and Cat Power, creating a unique auditory landscape.
• Recorded Performance: Filmed live in Stuttgart, this production showcases Spuck’s artistic direction in an immersive setting that blends real-time performance with visual effects.
• Themes of Power and Passion: Poppea // Poppea delves into the extremes of love and ambition, reflecting Spuck’s exploration of moral ambiguity and human desires.

Cast and Crew

• Performers: Eric Gauthier, Anneleen Dedroog, Miriam Gronwald, Anna Süheyla Harms, Maria Prat Balasch, Rosario Guerra, Florian Lochner, William Moragas, David Stiven Valencia Martinez, Tars Vandebeek
• Music: Martin Donner, Claudio Monteverdi, Robert Schumann, Emiliana Torrini, Cat Power, Johann Paul von Westhoff, Francesco Geminiani
• Costume and Set Design: Emma Ryott
• Dramaturgy: Dunja Funke
• Director: Nikolas Vialkowitsch

Publishers

EuroArts, 2013

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