Play by Alexander Ekman, music by Mikael Karlsson
Stéphane Bullion, Muriel Zusperreguy, Vincent Chaillet — Paris Opera Ballet
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Cast
Alexander Ekman — Choreographer, set designer, costume designer
Xavier Ronze — Costume designer
Tom Visser — Lighting
Ana Maria Lucaciu — Chorégraphe assistante
Carina Nildalen — Dramaturgy
Claire Puyenchet — Assistant stage designer
Stéphane Bullion — Principal Dancer
Muriel Zusperreguy — Principal Dancer
Vincent Chaillet — Principal Dancer
Corps de Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris
Calesta Day — Singer
Frédéric Vaysse-Knitter — Pianist
Amanda Favier — Violinist
Pauline Fritsch — Violinist
Benoit Marin — Violist
Eric Villeminey — Cellist
Program notes
Dive into the childhood dreams of star choreographer Alexander Ekman in this production at the Paris Opera, filmed under the Chagall dome in the Palais Garnier. The dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet and a trio of formidable soloists—Stéphane Bullion, Muriel Zusperreguy and Vincent Chaillet—navigate Ekman’s playful dream-like scene, worried yet joyous, gentle yet cruel.
“Let’s say that we are like scientists: we develop these ideas of play in the laboratory.” And play indeed they do: with ropes, balls, ribbons, cages and an abundance of accessories, the dancers take playfulness to new heights and astonishing scales.
Photo © Anne Deniau