Choreographer Jiří Kylián is a living legend of dance. His works, which have inspired new generations of dancers, combine modernity, technique and beauty in equal parts.
In this documentary, we go behind the scenes as the sublime dancers of Lyon Opera Ballet prepare for a performance of two of Kylián characteristic choreographies, Gods and Dogs and 14”20’.
The film also includes an exclusive interview with Kylián, offering unique insight into his work and choreographic style.
Available: 7pm, Wed 26 May – 11:59pm, Sun 30 May
€8
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CREDITS
14"20’
piece for 2 dancers - 2007
Choreography & Set Design: Jiří Kylián
Music: Dirk Haubrich, new composition based upon 2 themes by Gustav Mahler
Costumes Design: Joke Visser
Light: Kees Tjebbes
Staged by: Aurélie Cayla
Dancers of Lyon Opera Ballet: Elsa Monguillot de Mirman, Yan Leiva
Gods and Dogs
piece for 8 dancers - 2008
Choreography & Set Design: Jiří Kylián
Music: Dirk Haubrich / Jiří Kylián
Ludwig van Beethoven, String quartett Opus 18, Nr. 1 in F-major, Adagio affettuoso ed appassionato
Projection Ordinateur: Tatsup Unemi, Daniel Bisig
Projection Video: Dag Johan Haugerud, Cecile Semec
Costume Design: Joke Visser
Light: Kees Tjebbes
Staged by Olivier Coeffard
Dancers of Lyon Opera Ballet: Kristina Bentz, Edi Blloshmi, Dorothée Delabie, Maeva Lassère, Coralie Levieux, Giacomo Luci, Albert Nikolli, Chiara Paperini, Leoannis Pupo-Guillen, Erik Sosa, Paul Vezin
Production: Opéra national de Lyon
Direction: Tommy Pascal/ La Belle Télé
Sound Engineer: Julien Ravel
