Edward Clug‘s ballet, Peer Gynt, draws its inspiration from one of literature’s most intriguing creations. The protagonist in Henrik Ibsen’s original verse drama of the same name, on which Clug’s ballet is based, is a self-seeking anti-hero, beset by dilemmas.…
Nederlands Dans Theater, under the Artistic Direction of Paul Lightfoot, is one of the world’s leading contemporary dance companies. In 1978, NDT 2 was founded to develop young talent for the main company. Since then, NDT 2 has developed into…
These days, hope seems to die just like the proverbial swan. But difficulties have always – to stay with the metaphor – given wings to Eric Gauthier. Especially since his latest baby had what it took to excite the dance…
The piece offers the public an intimate incursion in the universe of Les Grands Ballets. This contemporary creation by young choreographer Edward Clug, who also brilliantly revisited the celebrated Carmina Burana last season, has known success since its premiere in…
Cassiopeia’s Garden Millions of years ago, an incomprehensible cosmic event occurred in the constellation Cassiopeia. The radio waves from this event are still perceptible today.Every event in our lives, even if it lies seemingly far in the past, poses the…
The Rite of Spring (Le sacre du printemps) is a cult musical work of the 20th century, representing not only a turning point in the musical poetics of Stravinsky as a composer but also a turning point in music history.…
Coming back to create for NDT 2 felt almost necessary.The company is completely new since the last time I worked with them and this aspect was the starting point in the process. No concept, no ideas, no music or other…
Scene One: Butter Week (Shrovetide) CarnivalScene Two: Petrouchka’s CellScene Three: The Moor’s RoomScene Four: Butter Week Carnival (towards evening) Original authorial version During the Butter Week (Shrovetide) revelry an old Charlatan, of Eastern mien, displays his puppets who have come…
