Nederlands Dans Theater / choreography, Jiří Kylián.

Format:

Video

Language:

No linguistic content

Genre:

Video recordings.

Physical Description:

1 Blu-ray

polychrome

Place of Publication:

[Halle/Saale] : Arthaus Musik, [2009]

System Details:

digital

optical

stereo

video file

DVD video

Summary:

This video presents three early ballets by of one of the most important choreographers of the late 20th century, Prague born Jirí Kylián. The first two pieces are set to music by Igor Stravinsky. "Svadebka" is Kylián's version of "Les Noces," wherein a young bride and groom become betrothed through the workings of matchmakers, bid farewell to their parents, and are married in an ecstatic wedding ceremony. "Symphony of Psalms" is an ensemble piece, turning grim impersonality into a celebration of the spirituality of being, the glory of humanity and love. "Torso," set to music by Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu, is a sexy, steamy look at two lost lovers--a sultry ambivalent woman, and an anguished man. It is unclear whether she is real or a figment of his imagination, or what role she plays in his distress.

Contents:

Svadebka / choreography, Jiří Kylián ; music "Les Noces" ("The Wedding") by Igor Stravinsky ; director, Hans Hulscher ; a co-production of NOS-TV and RM Arts (1984) (25 min.)

Symphony of psalms / choreography, Jiří Kylián ; music "Symphony of Psalms" by Igor Stravinsky ; director, Fred Bosman ; a co-production of NOS, ZDF and RM Arts (1983) (26 min.)

Torso / choreography, Jiří Kylián ; music Tōru Takemitsu ; producer/director, Torbjörn Ehrnvall ; produced by Swedish Television, Nederlands Dans Theatre, and RM Arts ; an Arts International presentation (1983) (16 min.).

Notes:

Ballets produced 1983-1984 in the Netherlands.

Publisher Number:

108 149 Arthaus Musik