HUMANS
Date & Time
Fri, May 9, 2025, 19:30Leipzig Ballet, under Rémy Fichet, presents "Humans," a double bill exploring creative and abstract dance narratives. Louis Stiens examines dance's embodiment, its impact on choreography, and Leipzig Ballet's history, linking to Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony. Sofia Nappi blends ballet, contemporary dance, and performance, exploring Baroque and modern elements with music by Clara Schumann and Henry Purcell, reflecting on femininity across eras.A summary from original text in German | Read the original
Keywords: Baroque, Symphony Concert
Musicians
Leipziger Ballett | Dance |
Gewandhausorchester | Orchestra |
Yura Yang | Musical Director |
Sofia Nappi | Choreographer |
Louis Stiens | Choreographer |
Program
Clara Schumann | Konzert für Klavier und Orchester a-Moll op. 7 |
Henry Purcell | Air, Jig, Hornpipe, Air aus der Suite "Abdelazer" |
Hanns Eisler | Kammersymphonie op. 69 |
Werner Egk | Ausschnitte aus dem Ballett "Abraxas" (2. Bild) |
Franz Schubert | 7. Sinfonie h-Moll D 759 ("Unvollendete") (1. Satz) |