#preljocaj

[scriabinomania]

Blanche Neige, ballet d'Angelin Preljocaj, sur une musique de Gustav Malher.

[melmothblog]

I saw Ballet Preljocaj’s “Blanche Neige” (“Snow White”) last night - courtesy of my incredibly generous best friend who knows me so well and always gets me the best birthday gifts.

Choreography: Angelin Preljocaj Music: Gustav Mahler + 79D Costumes: Jean Paul Gaultier Set Design: Thierry Leproust

Main Cast: Snow White - Mirea Delogu; Prince - Redi Shtylla; Queen - Cecilia Torres Morillo; King - Sergi Amoros Aparicio; Mother - Agnes Girard; Cat Gargoyles - Margaux Coucharriere and Manueal Spera; Deer - Margaux Coucharriere; Young Snow White - Maia Duck. 

I am very rarely left speechless. This is one of those occasions. I love Angelin Preljocaj (“Le Parc” is a timeless masterpiece), but “Blanche Neige” exceeded my expectations. I was reminded of how beautiful movement can be, how much information it can convey, and what a complex story it can tell. Preljocaj made me realise what it is that I’ve been missing so much in modern productions: meaningful storytelling.  

“Blanche Neige” is a masterclass in world-building. Preljocaj accomplishes so much with a restricted palette and a deceptively plain set. I find that in modern productions (especially at the Royal Ballet) the elaborate, and oftentimes over the top sets, overwhelm the choreography, and the story ends up being told through means other than dance. I had this feeling with “Frankenstein” and “Alice in Wonderland”, though I thoroughly enjoyed both ballets.

Preljocaj‘s language is so unique but so clear: every character has a distinct personality and clear set of motivations. The animals - the Cat Gargoyles and the Deer (I f*cking loved that deer so much! pardon my French) - are distinguished by their own “body language”, their own, unique set of movements. 

There is a section of a pas de deux with no music, there are aerial acrobatics, there are simple but effective “special effects”, there is violence and a sexual undertone, there is so much of the Brothers Grimm in this production I could cry.

I could go on for ever. I think the last time I walked away from a theatre so elated and overwhelmed was when I was Matthew Bourne’s “Swan Lake” ages ago.

Somebody, please hold me. 

If you ever get the chance to watch “Blanche Neige” live - do it. This ballet is officially Melmoth approved and endorsed. 

[thomas-querqy]

Preljocaj au Théâtre des Champs Elysées, autre cadeau d'anniversaire pour le même week-end. "Annonciation" en duo avec un ange Gabriel dansé par une femme (sans intérêt), la musique de Stravinsky sur "Noces" gâche une pièce de danse intéressante, "Torpeur", la seule création de ce spectacle, est sublime.

[parlerenfleurs]

Come, experience beauty and love with me

[foudart]

« L’amour est le choc des particules mêlées » Spinoza Deleuze / Hendrix est un ballet Rock et Philosophique d’Angelin Preljocaj #preljocaj #deleuzehendrix @104paris https://www.foudart-blog.com/post/deleuze-hendrix https://www.instagram.com/p/CVVbg_1N0AW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[foudart]

« L’éternité de l’âme, c’est l’union de l’âme et du corps. » SPINOZA. Deleuze / Hendrix au @104paris. Preljocaj explore le choc des particules et crée un ballet Rock et philosophique tout en ondulations équilibre et sensualité #deleuze #preljocaj #hendrix #ballet @balletpreljocaj @104paris (à 104 CENTQUATRE) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVTfhT1tM69/?utm_medium=tumblr

[productions-sarfati]

WINTERREISE - PRELJOCAJ : REPORTAGE TV

"La mélancolie de Schubert sublimée par le chorégraphe Preljocaj, au Théâtre des Champs-Elysées." Un joli reportage de France 3, diffusé pendant le 19/20 et rediffusé sur France Info

[productions-sarfati]

"Winterreise" Angelin Preljocaj - Ballet Preljocaj 3 au 5 octobre @Théâtre des Champs-Elysées

Entrez dans l'univers onirique de "Winterreise" d'Angelin Preljocaj, une version dansée du chef d'oeuvre de Schubert interprétée par le Ballet Preljocaj. Retrouvez Winterreise au Théâtre des Champs-Elysées du 3 au 5 octobre 2019.

https://www.transcendanses.info/preljocaj