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Stockholm 59° North World Premiere at Jacob's Pillow - July 23, 2008
 | | Photo Courtesy of Jacob’s Pillow, photo Mats Backer |
BECKET – Jacob’s Pillow presents the outstanding dancers and stimulating contemporary repertory of Stockholm 59° North, a company that rarely performs in the U.S., August 6 to 10. This ensemble made up of principal dancers and soloists from the Royal Swedish Ballet returns to the site of its 1997 U.S. debut with four diverse works.
The company assembles its repertory from renowned international and Swedish choreographers such as Mats Ek, Nacho Duato, William Forsythe, Ulysses Dove, Örjan Andersson, and Kenneth Kvarnström. This season’s exclusive program includes Cicada, a world premiere by Cristina Caprioli; the U.S. premiere of Apartment and Pas de danse by iconic choreographer Mats Ek; and Castrati by Nacho Duato, with music by Vivaldi.
“Stockholm 59° North gives a shot in the arm to international contemporary ballet,” comments Ella Baff, Executive Director at Jacob’s Pillow. “These Royal Swedish dancers are impeccably trained and can perform any classical work. But with this special company, they choose to do something different and exciting, with masters such as Mats Ek, and a new generation of choreographers like Cristina Caprioli. They are unique in all ways.”
Cicada, a world premiere by Italian-born Swedish choreographer Cristina Caprioli, situates movement and music in counterpoint set to a score by South African composer Kevin Volans. The movement is bold and swift, showcasing the virtuosic talent of the dancers en pointe. Caprioli’s work is known for its clarity and musicality and frequent explorations of the geometry of the body. In addition to creating original work for Stockholm 59° North, Caprioli teaches at the Swedish University College of Dance in Stockholm. In 2006, she was awarded the distinguished Cullberg Prize, named after critically acclaimed Swedish choreographer Birgit Cullberg.
For more information, visit www.jacobspillow.org and www.stockholm59north.com. |
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