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2 Chapters Love
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Stars Like Moths / 2 Chapters Love
In 2 Chapters Love , the works of two leading contemporary choreographers are united during an evening of dance. Sol León and Sharon Eyal are both celebrated stars of the international dance scene. For over thirty years, Sol León and her partner Paul Lightfoot have developed a rich repertoire of compelling dance pieces, which, as diverse as they are, have a strong, innovative voice in contemporary dance. Powerful and delicate, humorous and poetic, intellectual and dramatic, the movement aesthetics of their pieces have emotional roots in the partnership of the two choreographers. Their distinct style is a hallmark of this joint artistic journey. Sol León has been working with the Nederlands Dans Theater as an in-house choreographer since 2002 and was an Artistic Advisor to the ensemble from 2012 to 2020. Recently, Sol Léon has also begun to work as a choreographer in her own right. One of her first solo works, Stars Like Moths , is now being developed together with the Staatsballett Berlin, a new piece that is as uncompromisingly personal and poetic as ever. Sharon Eyal enthrals audiences everywhere with her productions and has also taken Berlin by storm with works such as Half Life and STRONG . Anyone who has attended her shows knows that the audience doesn’t just watch: it embarks on a journey into a surreal parallel universe, into the fluidity of life itself. With her team, the choreographer draws on her own experiences, which she has helped to shape through music and performances with Gai Behar and Ori Lichtik. Her work combines the hypnotic power of electronic music with the precision and attention to detail of unusual movement patterns. Increasing levels of tension and rapture leave both the audience and the dancers in a state of ecstasy. With the aim of unleashing ‘total emotion’, Sharon Eyal is developing a new work called 2 Chapters Love for the Staatsballett Berlin, an extension of her dance piece Love Chapter 2 from 2017.
Program and cast
Duration: 01h 40m
CAST
CHOREOGRAPHY: SOL LEÓN
MUSIC: ÓLAFUR ARNALDS, JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH, ETTA JAMES, JÓHANN JÓHANSSON, JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU, MAX RICHTER, MARCO ROSANO, ANDREAS SCHOLL
SET DESIGN: SOL LEÓN, PAUL LIGHTFOOT
COSTUMES: SOL LEÓN
COSTUMES REALISED BY: JOKE VISSER, HERMIEN HOLLANDER
LIGHTING DESIGN: JOLANDA DE KLEINE
VIDEO – CONCEPT AND IMAGE: SOL LEÓN
VIDEO – ANIMATION, ILLUSTRATION AND EDITING: ENNYA LARMIT
SOUND: THIJS SCHEELE
ASSISTANTS TO THE CHOREOGRAPHER: ROGER VAN DER POEL, CHLOÉ ALBARET
CHOREOGRAPHY: SHARON EYAL
MUSIC: ORI LICHTIK
CO-CHOREOGRAPHIE: GAI BEHAR
LIGHTING DESIGN: ALON COHEN
EINSTUDIERUNG: LÉO LÉRUS
COSTUMES: SHARON EYAL
COSTUME DEVELOPMENT: ISABEL THEISSE
SHARON EYAL THANKS SARAH JOARY FOR HER COLLABORATION ON THE COSTUMES.: * *
State Opera Unter den Linden
Staatsoper Unter den Linden is one of Berlin's most prestigious opera houses, with a rich history and significant cultural impact.
History:
The Staatsoper Unter den Linden was originally built between 1741 and 1743, under the direction of architect Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff. It was commissioned by Frederick II of Prussia and was initially named the Königliche Oper (Royal Opera). The opera house has undergone several renovations and reconstructions, notably after World War II damage. It reopened in 1984, following a major renovation.
Construction:
The original design was characterized by its Baroque style, featuring an elegant façade and a grand entrance. The building was reconstructed in the 1950s and 1980s, maintaining its classical exterior while modernizing the interior. The façade features a classic portico with six Corinthian columns and a prominent central pediment.
Interior:
The interior is known for its opulent and classical design. The auditorium is renowned for its acoustics and grandeur, with luxurious velvet seats and elaborate decorations. The stage and seating areas have been updated to meet modern performance standards while preserving historical aesthetics.
Concerts and Performances:
The Staatsoper Unter den Linden hosts a variety of performances, including operas, orchestral concerts, and ballet. It is home to the Staatskapelle Berlin, one of Germany's leading orchestras. The opera house is celebrated for its high-quality productions and its role in Berlin’s vibrant cultural scene.
JOURNEY
The Staatsoper Unter den Linden has completely barrier-free access due to its excellent public transport connections.
ADDRESS: Unter den Linden 7; 10117 Berlin
SUBURBAN RAILWAY
S+U Friedrichstraße (S1, S2, S5, S7, S25, S75)
SUBWAY
Hausvogteiplatz (U2)
Museumsinsel (U5)
Stadtmitte (U2, U6)
Unter den Linden (U5, U6)
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Staatsoper (100, 245, 300)
Unter den Linden/Friedrichstraße (100, 147, 245, 300, N6)
PARKING
Q-PARK parking garage Unter den Linden/Staatsoper
Bebelplatz, 10117 Berlin
There are five electric charging stations in the parking garage. Further information can be found here.
The underground car park on Bebelplatz offers disabled parking spaces and direct access to the opera house. On entering the car park between 5.30pm and 11.30pm, the maximum parking fee is €7. To use this tariff, enter your parking ticket in one of the pay machines and the message »Theatertarif« will appear on the display. Please note that it is not possible to use the tariff if you enter the car park before 5.30pm. so it will not be shown on the display. TIP: If you pay the theatre tariff at the pay machine before the event, you can avoid unnecessary waiting after the show.
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