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Viel Herz, aber wenig Leidenschaft: Alonzo Kings The Propelled Heart im Théâtre Chaillot

By Stephan Eckel, 11 March 2018
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Reviewed at Théâtre National de Chaillot, Paris on 9 March 2018
Programme
The Propelled Heart (Alonzo King)
Performers
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Lisa Fischer, Vocals
Adji Cissoko, Dancer
Babatunji, Dancer
Shuaib Elhassan, Dancer
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Stephan Eckel
Stephan Eckel
While studying Art History, French and German Literature in Frankfurt/Main and Montpellier, Stephan developed his first interests in theater, opera and dance. This led him to various productions for festivals and opera houses, including the Rheingau Musikfestival 2011, Montpellier Danse 2013, and the Frankfurt Opera. Stephan has a particular passion for 20th century and contemporary opera and dance. After a work experience in Paris for two years, he is now working on his PhD thesis at the University of Cologne.