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Song of the dark forest

Song of the dark forest is a moving, compelling and comforting performance, performed by the complete group of dancers of Scapino, an opera singer and live music by the DoelenEnsemble. It sings the tragic song of war. An unknown soldier, hovering between life and death, longs to return to his loved ones but is also haunted by memories of the battlefield. With poignant songs and dance by four choreographers, this timeless story comes to life.

Musically, a leading role is given to the work of Dmitri Shostakovich. In times of war and oppression, his music was a source of hope and comfort for many. Songs by composers such as Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky and Rachmaninov will also be heard from which an unmistakable pacifist message emerges, as well as a melancholy longing for better times. It concludes with Sergei Akhunov's recent "Prayer for Peace". That title is a true motto for the entire performance.

In 2019/2020, Scapino Ballet Rotterdam successfully collaborated for the first time with the high-profile OPERA2DAY in the production Opera Melancholica, starring dancer Ellen Landa. Artistic director Ed Wubbe then invited director Serge van Veggel to create a performance with four top choreographic talents and the leading DoelenEnsemble from Rotterdam.

Calendar

Friday 20 October 2023 - 20:00 Try-out
Song of the dark forest
Theater aan de Schie
Schiedam
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Thursday 26 October 2023 - 20:00 Pre-premiere
Song of the dark forest
Theater Rotterdam
Rotterdam
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Friday 27 October 2023 - 20:00 Premiere
Song of the dark forest
Theater Rotterdam
Rotterdam
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Saturday 28 October 2023 - 20:00 Performance
Song of the dark forest
Theater Rotterdam
Rotterdam
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Sunday 29 October 2023 - 15:00 Performance
Song of the dark forest
Theater Rotterdam
Rotterdam
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Credits

Artistic direction
Ed Wubbe

Concept
Serge van Veggel (OPERA2DAY)

Choreography
Diego Sinniger de Salas
Miller de Nobili
YoY Performing Arts

Dancers
Our full tableau

Music
DoelenEnsemble (led by Maarten van Veen & Arie van Beek)

Singer / Bas-Bariton
Andrii Ganchuk

Arranger
Henk de Vlieger

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