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NEDERLANDS DANS THEATER’S MUCH‐ANTICIPATED RETURN TOMONTREAL: A HIGHLIGHT OF THE FALL SEASON
NDT ‐ NEDERDLANDS DANS THEATER
SehnsuchtSol León, Paul Ligh�ootIn the EventCrystal PiteStop‐Mo�onSol León, Paul Ligh�oot
THÉÂTRE MAISONNEUVE, PLACE DES ARTSNovember 1. 2. 3. 4. 5, 2016, 8 p.m.
Post‐performance talk: Friday, November 4
Montreal, October 3, 2016 ‐ Revolu�onary, virtuosic, unforge�able, a state of grace ofunbelievable beauty … The superla�ves just keep piling up when it comes to theNederlands Dans Theater (NDT). Decade a�er decade, it remains an acknowledged leaderon the interna�onal contemporary dance scene. Twenty‐eight phenomenal dancers fromaround the world, renowned for their versa�lity, technique and expressiveness. Thecompany’s return to Montreal a�er a 20‐year absence promises to be a highlight of the falldance season. There are three works on the program: Sehnsucht and Stop‐Mo�on, co‐
choreographed by Sol León and Paul Ligh�oot, very different aesthe�cally but aligned in
their perfect solemnity, precision and harmony; and Crystal Pite’s astonishing In the Event,with its shadow play, slow‐mo�on movement, syncopated gestures and arrested mo�ons.
A dazzling evening that won’t soon be forgo�en! November 1–5 in the Théâtre
Maisonneuve of Place des Arts.
« Cinq minutes de spectacle suffisent à en être sûr : ce�e compagnie est l’unedes sept merveilles du monde de la danse. » − Le Figaro, Paris
Sehnsucht + Stop‐Mo�on by Sol León, Paul Ligh�oot
In more than 26 years as a choreographic duo, Sol León and Paul Ligh�oot have built a
repertoire of over 50 works, including Sehnsucht (2009) and Stop‐Mo�on (2014). As theNDT’s resident choreographers since 2002, León and Ligh�oot have developed a unique
working rela�onship and an unpredictable, boldly idiosyncra�c style. Fearlessly expressing
their fragility, their euphoria or their personal struggles through their work, they demand
the same selfless commitment from the performers.
Sehnsucht (a German word meaning longing, nostalgia) offers the audience a doubleperspec�ve. On stage, the dancers perform precise and rhythmical steps in solos and
groups, while above them, in a rota�ng white cube suspended in mid‐air, two dancers
revisit their memories. Stop‐Mo�on is a graceful piece in tones of ivory, grey and beige; along black dress, rounded, rippling movement, a backdrop of giant video projec�ons, and
clouds of white powder that swirl and shi� like memories in the sculptural ligh�ng.
In the Event by Crystal Pite
Few contemporary dance fans haven’t heard of Crystal Pite, the interna�onally acclaimed
Canadian choreographer who has created works for her own Vancouver‐based company,
Kidd Pivot, and for leading ensembles around the world. In the Event is a surprising andinnova�ve work infused with Pite’s characteris�c fluidity. The powerful, expressive and
incisive movement accelerates, slows, stops, as the percussive score resonates on a stage
bathed in so� light intercut with shadow‐play.
Sehnsucht + Stop‐Mo�on + In the Event: a triple bill that showcases the NDT at its best.
“The dancers of Nederlands Dans Theater showed just how wonderfullyexhilara�ng contemporary dance can be.” − The Daily Telegraph, Sydney
Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT 1 et NDT 2)
Idiosyncra�c. That’s the adjec�ve NDT uses to define and describe itself. Idiosyncrasy:a dis�nc�ve reac�on by an individual or group to outside influences. And by extension,therefore, idiosyncra�c: unusual, dis�nc�ve, one of a kind; ambi�ous and progressive. Thathas been NDT’s philosophy since its founding in 1959 by Benjamin Harkarvy,Aart Verstegen and Carel Birnie, together with 18 dissen�ng dancers from the Na�onalBallet of Holland, and it con�nues to guide the company today. Over the years NDT hasbuilt a rich repertoire of some 600 works that have become classics, created by masterchoreographers who have helped shape the history of contemporary dance. For a dancer ora choreographer, performing with NDT or being invited to create a work for the companymeans joining an illustrious pantheon that’s unique in the world.
Following the founders, Jiří Kylián added his own vision in the 1980s and ’90s, giving thecompany a dis�nct choreographic profile. He notably focused on talent development withinNDT 1, the principal company of mature dancers between the ages of 24 and 42, andNDT 2, a training ground for young dancers aspiring to join NDT 1. Kylián was succeededby Hans van Manen, then (in 2002) by house choreographers Sol León and Paul Ligh�oot.Appointed ar�s�c director in 2011, Ligh�oot regularly features such accomplished guestchoreographers as Marco Goecke, Hofesh Shechter and Crystal Pite. With six full programsand nine world premieres in the 2015–16 season alone, NDT 1 remains one of the mostprolific and sought‐a�er companies in the world. For NDT, idiosyncrasy means highstandards, inven�veness, crea�vity and originality—and constant evolu�on.
“The NDT remains a leader on the interna�onal dance scene, a posi�on that can be
challenging to retain. Among other achievements, the company succeeded in maintaining
its momentum a�er the departure of Jiří Kylián, a cri�cal and risky transi�on.
Since 1998, Danse Danse has followed its dream of invi�ng the world’s foremost dance
companies to Montreal, and we are very proud to bring back the NDT a�er a 20‐year
hiatus. As we approach our 20th anniversary, it’s also a way to thank our audiences for
their enduring loyalty. With this eclec�c and cap�va�ng triple bill, we’re pleased to offer
you a truly memorable evening.”
Caroline Ohrt and Pierre Des Marais
CREDITS: SehnsuchtMusic Ludwig van Beethoven Pianoconcerto Nr. 3 in C‐minor, Opus 37: Movement II: Largo. SymphonyNr. 5 in C‐minor, Opus 67: Movement III: Allegro and Movement IV: Allegro‐Presto. Pianoconcerto Nr. 4 inG‐major. Opus 58: Movement II: Andante con Moto. Recording by Berliner Philharmoniker conducted byHerbert von Karajan (Symphony Nr. 5) and conducted by Claudio Abbado (Pianoconcertos Nr. 3 & 4);pianist Maurizio Pollini.Ligh�ng Tom Bevoort. Costumes and decor Sol León, Paul Ligh�oot. Worldpremiere 7 May 2009, Lucent Danstheater, The Hague. World premiere extended version 25 November2010, Lucent Danstheater, The Hague.In the Event Music Owen Belton‐ new composi�on; piano recording Jan Schouten. Decor Jay Gower Taylor. Costumes Crystal Pite, Joke Visser. World premiere 16 April 2015, Lucent Danstheater The Hague.Stop‐Mo�on Music Max Richter Ocean House Mirror, Powder Pills Truth, He is here, Everything is burning, November,Monologue, A lover’s complaint, On the Shore, End �tle, Sorrow Atoms, How to die in Oregon. Ligh�ng Tom Bevoort. Decor Sol León, Paul Ligh�oot. Costumes Joke Visser, Hermien Hollander. Video Sol León, PaulLigh�oot (concept), Rahi Rezvani (camera and direc�on), Dicky Schu�el (camera), Dicky Schu�el, HarmenStraatman (edi�ng). World premiere 29 January 2014, Lucent Danstheater, Den Haag.
Tickets start at $41,50Place des Arts Box office : 514.842.2112 / 1 866.842.2112
TENTACLE TRIBE
Fractals of You
Emmanuelle Le Phân, Elon Höglund
Cinquième Salle, Place des Arts
November 15 ‐ 19, 2016 ‐ 8 p.m.
Danse Danse
4530, boul. Saint‐Laurent, bureau 305, Montréal QC H2T 1R3
UPCOMING SHOW
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