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Sleepless

Written by Thomas Freundlich
Monday, 24 March 2008 19:54

A piece for two dancers and two musicians, encompassing both energetic duets and melancholy moments of solitude. In a smoky after-hours bar, nothing remains constant except the stories of love lost and found, danced to the yearning tones of the milonga.

Sleepless, photo by Lucie Kuropatová"In his solo section, Mr. Freundlich conveys beautifully the restless mood of pain and waiting. Tanja Kuisma dances throughout as if afraid to break something extremely fragile - a human relationship"
-Jussi Tossavainen, Helsingin Sanomat, Helsinki, Finland, November 8th, 2005

Music: Astor Piazzolla
Music performed by Pasi Hirvonen, accordion and Emma Anttila, flute
Costumes and stage design: Lucie Kuropatová

Premiere at Ateneum auditorium, Helsinki, Finland, November 6th, 2005
21 minutes
2 dancers

Tanja Kuisma and Thomas Freundlich (Photo: Lucie Kuropatová)

Last Updated ( Friday, 16 October 2009 21:12 )