The Italian Cultural Institute Cologne presents - in collaboration with the Direzione Generale Spettacolo of the Ministry of Culture - the piece Una serata con Spellbound by the company Spellbound Contemporary Ballet, which will be performed on Friday, October 10 at 7 pm in the theater hall of the Cultural Institute.
The four pieces, different in form and theme, are held together by the unmistakable choreographic style of Mauro Astolfi and Valentina Marini, the founders and directors of the company. With duets and solo creations, "An Evening with Spellbound" takes the audience on an intimate journey through the ensemble's current productions.
Program
(Duration: approx. 50 minutes)
Ascent
Choreography Mauro Astolfi
Performers Lorenzo Beneventano, Giuliana Mele
A Spellbound production with the support of the Ministry of Culture
Unknown Woman
Choreography Mauro Astolfi
Performers Maria Cossu
Choreographic assistant Alessandra Chirulli
Lighting design Marco Policastro
Costume Anna Coluccia
Music AAVV
A better place
Choreography and direction Mauro Astolfi
Performers Anita Bonavida, Alessandro Piergentili
Lighting design Marco Policastro
Music Keeley Forsyth
A Spellbound production with the support of the Ministry of Culture
Trust
Choreography and direction Mauro Astolfi
Performers Maria Cossu, Giuliana Mele
Music AAVV
A Spellbound production with the support of the Ministry of Culture
Spellbound is one of the best-known companies on the Italian contemporary dance scene, celebrating its thirtieth anniversary in 2024. Its performances, which have been presented at numerous theaters and festivals on four continents, are highly appreciated and recognized internationally.