Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Modern Dance Theatre Artist Uses Autechre For Soundtrack
Pascal Rioult, a contemporary dance choreographer, has incorporated Autechre's unique blend of electronic music into his new performance, "EXP#1", being performed at the Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre in New York City. From the New York Times article:"Mr. Rioult edges a bit farther out on the limb in “EXP #1,” a premiere that alternates between Bach sonatas and an electronic score by Autechre. Relying heavily on spotlights and blackouts, David Finley’s design creates a series of fragmentary, claustrophobic environments for the dancers’ precise contortions. As the male lead Marcus Jarrell Willis brings a silky intelligence to his elucidation of these hemmed-in movements, suggesting a vital inner struggle. He is an interpreter, and a very human one, whereas too many others in the company seem more modern dancer than human."
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/14/arts/dance/14pasc.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
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