Shechter – Goecke – Ekman

In the organizer's words:

Three-part ballet evening with choreographies by Hofesh Shechter, Marco Goecke and Alexander Ekman

A group of friendly young men can be compared to a pack of puppies: playful, powerful and exuberant, they compete, argue and form alliances. In Hofesh Shechter's dance piece Uprising, boundaries are repeatedly tested and yet a clear sense of togetherness is the basis of the playful test of strength. The drive that develops in Uprising allows the group to climb many a peak and the power of friendship and community gives them wings. The pulsating percussion music was composed by the choreographer himself.

The Big Crying is one of Marco Goecke's magical, short ballets. With the utmost precision, it unfolds images of pain and parting and celebrates the joy of being alive. The ballet is tender and powerful at the same time, just like the voice of Tori Amos, whose songs accompany this piece. And it is fast - as fast as if it wanted to run away from death. Goecke's aim is to find the happiest and the saddest in a rehearsal: the ballet The Big Crying combines both.

Alexander Ekman's piece Cacti surprises with its wit and ingenuity. Full of self-irony, the piece comments on itself and gives its audience a humorous approach to thinking about what is happening on stage. In Cacti, dance and music literally come together. The four string players who accompany the dancers are on stage. The result is a collaborative work of art that turns sound, movement and sophisticated lighting design into a dynamic unit, a body orchestra.