Music: Iannis Xenakis , Edgar Varese , Claude Vivier , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Set Designers: Thomas Schenk , Pia Maier Schriever , Sasha Waltz Costumes Designer: Bernd Skodzig Lighting Designer: Martin Hauk Dramaturgy: Jochen Sandig
A colossal nocturnal volcanic eruption, the Promethean temptation to take possession of the cosmos. Sasha Waltz’ new opus focuses on the perpetual forces of nature and uses the mesmerizing music of Varese and other composers.
“The 24 dancers perform as though they had been charged with the mysterious powers of the mighty tonalities of Varese.” (Stuttgarter Nachrichten)
Director and Choreographer: Sasha Waltz
17.5.2019
The performance is dedicated in loving memory of Dr. Israel (Rolly) Yovel
With generous support by the German Federal Foreign Office