World premiere
Two contemporary choreographies for the Caspar David Friedrich anniversary by Lucyna Zwolinska and Bryan Arias
"The only true source of art is our heart, the language of a pure childlike mind. An object that does not spring from this source can only be artifice."
Caspar David Friedrich
In view of the Caspar David Friedrich anniversary, it is not surprising that the paintings, creative methods and places where the artist drew are very popular and attract a lot of attention. Lucyna Zwolinska and Bryan Arias, together with the dancers of BallettVorpommern, will dedicate themselves to the artist in their very own way. In doing so, they will incorporate the present-day effect on viewers into the respective pieces.
Choreographer Lucyna Zwolinska plays with ideas that make up the human and cultural relationship to nature and landscape. What is the significance of man in the face of the monumental landscape, the power and strength of nature as such?
Choreographer Bryan Arias, winner of the FAUST Prize in 2020, creates the piece as a meditative way of exploring the endlessness of existence and the depth of human emotions. An invitation to dive into the depths of one's own soul, to reflect on the mysteries of life and to find solace in the beauty of the endless journey that lies ahead of everyone, inspired by the work of Caspar David Friedrich. For his choreography, Bryan Arias collaborates with orchestrator Fabian Russ, who composes the music especially for this piece.