Kiyoko Kimura, Leipzig Ballet, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Henrik Schaefer & Giovanni Di Palma
Le Sacre: A ballet in two parts by Uwe Scholz
Video Director: Günter Atteln - Artist: Kiyoko Kimura, Leipzig Ballet, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Henrik Schaefer & Giovanni Di Palma - Soloist: Kiyoko Kimura & Giovanni Di Palma - Producer: EuroArts - Conductor: Henrik Schaefer - Ballet: Leipzig Ballet & Uwe Scholz - Composer: Igor Stravinsky - Orchestra: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Le Sacre: A ballet in two parts by Uwe Scholz
Uwe Scholz, one of the most important choreographers of the 20th century, created two interpretations of Igor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps for the Leipzig Ballet. Sacre I, for one dancer, can be interpreted as a bleak and oppressive dance about Scholz’ own life. This unique solo is performed by Giovanni Di Palma to the four-handed piano version. The powerful Sacre II is staged for nearly 60 dancers, here accompanied by the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. Kiyoko Kimura, one of Uwe Scholz’ muses, is the featured dancer. The full ballet was filmed as part of a portrait of Scholz in February 2003. By popular demand, this unique showcase of Uwe Scholz’ exceptional talent is now, at last, available for public viewing.