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'Mozart's Requiem' choreographed by award-winning Örjan Andersson was performed for sold out theatres in autumn 2019 earning praise from audiences and critics alike. This autumn the performance is back on Malmö Oepra's beautiful stage.
Lingering on the steps of a world that is neither life, nor death. On the threshold, deliberating the two conditions. Here, the award-winning choreographer Örjan Andersson has created a sensuous and rich work for Skånes Dansteater, Malmö Opera Chorus and Malmö Opera Orchestra. Join them in one of music history’s most mythical and beloved works.
"Magnificent. Brilliant. Masterly. Sometimes the grandest of words come up nothing but short when describing an experience. This is one of those instances. A majestic mass for all senses. A work both absorbing and breathtaking." // Skånska Dagbladet, 2019
Örjan Andersson embraces Mozart’s monumental 'Requiem' and lets dancers, singers and musicians sweep you through darkness, joy, sorrow and gratitude. Together with Bente Lykke Møller (scenography and costume) and others, he creates a dazzling dance experience, full of life.
”He is emotionally explosive, playful, captivating, entertaining but above all musical”, ”an artist with a strong and innovative appeal” motivated the Arts Council when Örjan Andersson was awarded the Gannevik scholarship in 2018. He tours all over the world with his own company, Andersson Dance. This autumn we are delighted to have him back in Malmö.
Reviews
”a hymn to life itself” Svenska Dagbladet
”touchingly beautiful” Kristianstadsbladet
”intensely invigorating” Sydsvenskan
”visual wonders” Expressen
”euphoric and vivacious” Aftonbladet
Örjan Andersson about Mozart's Requiem
"I want the music to manifest itself in the space. I try not to separate musicians from dancers but regard everyone as dancers and musicians. For me, dance is music."
Get to know choreographer Örjan Andersson and 'Mozart's Requiem' better in the latest edition of Skånes Dansteater Magazine
Read the interview with Örjan Andersson here
Creative team
Choreography: Örjan Andersson
Conductor: Olof Boman
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Requiem in the version KV 626 completed by Franz Xaver Süßmayr
Set and costume design: Bente Lykke Møller
Light design: Ulrik Gad
Sound design: BJ Nilsen
Skånes Dansteater's dancers
Guest dancer: Niels Simonsen
Malmö Opera Orchestra
Malmö Opera Chorus
Vocal soloist: tba
Photo: Mats Bäcker
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