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Scapino Ballet Rotterdam / Marcos Morau

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Cathedral
Scapino Ballet Rotterdam / Marcos Morau

Scapino Ballet Rotterdam presents their acclaimed, existing production Cathedral, an evening with Arvo Pärt, by Spanish dance and theater creator Marcos Morau. Morau, renowned for his innovative language of movement and unique artistic vision, stands as one of the leading figures in the European theater world.

Run time 70 Minutes
Genre Dance
Language Language no problem

On Friday 20 December, there will be an after-party discussion with artistic director Nanine Linning and dancers Maya Roest and Filip Wagrodzki.

Cathedral


Cathedral
presents a realm where life is governed by digital technologies, leading to an increasing disconnection among individuals. With Arvo Pärt's mystical music as its core, Morau and the dancers explore the essence of humanity and our connection with the natural world. Morau and his team of Spanish artists craft a retro-futuristic stage design featuring life-size video projections. In this alienating world, Arvo Pärt's music offers a calm sanctuary.
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A pivotal element of the production lies in the theatrical costumes, drawing inspiration from contemporary fashion. The encounter with a towering meteor on stage, marks the enigmatic beginning of this remarkable dance performance.

REVIEWS

NRC

“With their bodies fragmented to the fingertips, the twelve dancers of Scapino move with virtuosity.”

de Volkskrant

“The dance of rising star Marcos Morau set to the music of Arvo Pärt: a remarkable combination that resonates powerfully. Cathedral delivers a compelling and consistent choreography. Morau crafts a bizarre, futuristic world devoid of logic but filled with fantasy.”

Trouw

“The language of movement is surprisingly grounded and carries a beautiful melancholic undertone, skillfully brought to the surface by the Scapino dancers. Cathedral evokes parallels with Stanley Kubrick's film "2001: A Space Odyssey" on multiple levels.”

Credits


direction Marcos Morau
choreography Marcos Morau & Lorena Nogal
music Arvo Pärt

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