Der Norm nicht entsprechen: The Romeo beim Holland Festival

The Romeo

By Michael Klier, 27 June 2024

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“ein Wirbelwind von extravaganten, die Sinne benebelnden Bewegungen”

Reviewed at International Theater: Grote Zaal, Amsterdam on 26 June 2024

The Romeo (Trajal Harrell)

Schauspielhaus Zürich Dance Ensemble

Trajal Harrell, Director, Costume Designer

Nadja Sofie Eller, Set Designer

NDT 1’s Wildsong: innovative dance set to cinematic scores

Mark Vicente, 20th February

Wildsong presents a refreshing take on contemporary movement rooted in classical technique while revisiting a recent conceptual work of much acclaim, both performed by artists at the peak of their physical prowess.

****1

Dutch National's Junior Company sets ballet to new rhythms

Mark Vicente, 23rd January

The Dutch National's Junior company dazzled in three new works and a Balanchine classic, showcasing the stars of tomorrow.

****1

Timeless and uplifting: NDT1 dances Crystal Pite

Lambrecht Wessels, 2nd April

Nederlands Dans Theater 1’s new triple bill premieres Imre Van Opstal and Marne Van Opstal's Take Root alongside works by Sharon Eyal, Gai Behar and Crystal Pite.

****1

A feast of virtuosi dances

Lambrecht Wessels, 24th May

Shut Eye (Lightfoot & León) is like an alternating current. Woke Up Blind (Goecke) is entertaining and vulnerable. Pite's work hits the rythmic nail on the head. You want to freeze-frame Pite's dancers, snap a picture and hang it on the wall.

****1

In the Future

Isabella Zijp, 15th April

In the future features exciting works by Juanjo Arques and Hans van Manen, and is the most exciting programme by the Junior Company so far.

****1

Traetta's Antigona a forceful Baroque drama in Amsterdam

Jenny Camilleri, 10th February

Tommaso Traetta’s Antigona is given a powerful staging, although not all the voices proved big enough for its mythical subject.

***11

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Michael Klier

Michael Klier macht schon seit mehr als einem halben Jahrhundert Musik. Als gebürtiger Berliner kam er 1993 nach Amsterdam. Er war Mitglied unterschiedlichster internationaler Ensembles und Orchester. Heute betreibt er eine florierende Unterrichts- und Coachingpraxis. Als Teamcoach bietet er dort Schulungen an, in denen die Kursteilnehmer miteinander komponieren, um so ihre ungenutzten kreativen Potentiale zu entdecken und besser miteinander zu kommunizieren. Denn: Musiker sind die Architekten des Himmels.

Der Norm nicht entsprechen: The Romeo von Trajal Harrell beim Holland Festival