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Play by Alexander Ekman, music by Mikael Karlsson

Stéphane Bullion, Muriel Zusperreguy, Vincent Chaillet — Paris Opera Ballet

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Mikael Karlsson/Alexander Ekman, Play

Overture

Together

Tableaux

With Reckless Abandon

Overture Act 2

The Universe is Basically Playful

This Is How I'm Telling It Now

Shimmers

Years and Years

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

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Directed by:

Tommy Pascal

Venue:

Palais Garnier (Paris, France) ,

Opéra National de Paris (Paris, France)

Production date: 2018

Duration: 1 h 45 min

Production: © OPÉRA NATIONAL DE PARIS - BEL AIR MEDIA - SVT

Resolution: Full HD