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Gradient Contemporary Ballet awaits dance and art enthusiasts for their new performance in February. The new piece, “Reverie” with its premiere on the 7th of Friday, will offer a special experience for the audience.
About the performance:
The French word “Reverie,” which denotes a dreamy, introspective, or contemplative state, is where the evening gets its name. The program, which consists of two pieces, transports viewers to the realm of dreams and desires, where the dancers delve into the depths of human existence.
First Act: Sirius
The poem From Soul to Soul by Árpád Tóth, which uses the metaphor of the great distances between stars to illustrate the difficulties of connection, served as the inspiration for the composition Sirius.
Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky and a symbol of both hope and the mystery of the far unknown, is mentioned in the title. In an attempt to find the answer to Tóth’s moving query, “Is it Sirius that lies farther from me, or a companion—oh, who can tell?” The work explores the difficulties of overcoming distances as well as the contrasts between light and darkness.
Music: Erkki-Sven Tüür, The Winged Victory for the Sullen
Act Two: Fine Day
At the heart of Fine Day are real, personal stories from young dancers, reflecting their inner worlds and the challenges of the wider world around them. These narratives unfold against Gen Z előd’s electronic music. The title takes its cue from Jane’s 1983 song “It’s a Fine Day”, bridging the questions of the past with the realities of today. Themes of uncertainty, overstimulation, identity struggles, shifting norms, and technological transformation parallel the spirit of the 1980s, a time marked by experimentation, rebellion, technological advances, and Cold War tensions. The piece aims to capture some of Gen Z’s experiences and qualities today, resilience in navigating uncertainty, appreciation of diversity, empathy, and collaboration, and their enduring hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Music: Előd Abonyi
Director – choreographer: Edit Domoszlai
Tickets for the performance can be purchased via this link.
Date:7, 8, 22, 24 February
Location: Kóti Árpád stage
Source:https://csokonaiszinhaz.hu/en/plays/reverie-gradient-contemporary-ballet-debrecen