Kylian / Netherlands Dance Theater

JIRI KYLIAN - THE NEDERLANDS DANS THEATER

SVADEBKA
Music by IGOR STRAVINSKY ("Les Noces")
Recorded in 1984. World Premiere 1982.
Dancers: Joke Zijlstra, Gerald Tibbs
Set Design and Costumes: John MacFarlane

SYMPHONY OF PSALMS
Music by IGOR STRAVINSKY
Recorded in 1983. World Premiere 1978.
Dancers: Shane Carroll, Nils Christe, Alida Chase,
Gerald Tibbs, Marly Knoben, James Vincent, Sabine Kupferberg,
Ric McCullough, Susan McKee, Leigh Matthews,
Pauline Schenk, Peter Lawrence, Eve Walstrum, Michael
Sanders, Joke Zijlstra, Glen Eddy

TORSO
Music by TORU TAKEMITSU
Recorded in 1983. World Premiere 1975.
Dancers: Sabine Kupferberg, Leigh Warren
Set Design and Costumes: Walter Nobbe

Running time: 68 mins

Every now and again Jiri Kylian's vivid kinetic imagination catches us by surprise. His pieces frequently manage to delve deeply into the mystery of human existence to reveal its hidden aspects. With his special blend of music, stage space, light and costumes he conjures up moods and situations of such intensity that they are an ideal medium for posing important existential questions and delving into social phenomena.
Three early ballet's by of one of the most important choreographers of our times: Jiri Kylian.
"Jiri Kylian has succeeded in imposing his unmistakable vision of contemporary ballet with the force of genius and grace." Lifetime achievement award for Jiri Kylian, Venice Biennale 2008 (6th International Festival of Contemporary Dance) ( ARTHAUS MUSIK )