Performance with Cocktail Party
DRESS CODE: ELEGANT
Harmonizing Tradition with Tomorrow: A Theatrical Fusion of Contemporary Music and Choreographic Revelations, Unveiling the Resonance of Puccini’s Classics in the Modern Cultural Renaissance.
A tribute to the timeless impact of the beloved composer. Immerse in a ‘Dance Drama’ journey, where the intimate world of immortal characters unfolds through new music.
After the performance cocktail party offered by our sponsors
DAP FESTIVAL IN COLLABORATION WITH PEIJU PERFORMING ARTS AND THE TAIPEI PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TAIWAN
Butterfly / Echoes
PeiJu Chien-Pott leads a cross-cultural research initiative, exploring the timeless resonance of classic romance in today’s less romanticized world. Artists from diverse international backgrounds unite in a dialogue, investigating how culture bridges gaps through expressive languages in theatrical interpretation.
Choreography and Performance: PeiJu Chien-Pott
Direction and Dramaturgy: Adria Ferrali & Harald Emgård
Pianist and composer: Violetta Zambetti (Z Sauce Music NYC)
Costumes: Laura Ciregia Elleremodelista and Jermaine Terry
The solo embarks on a profound journey into the echoes of intense desire, passion, and the unrestrained anticipation of Madame Butterfly, describing the intricate nuances of the Puccinian character’s inner world. Overwhelmed by love, Butterfly bravely chooses to uproot herself from her origins and adopts the ‘American’ lifestyle, a culture foreign to her. The emotions of solitude, imagination, dreams, and hope are captured in a dance whose essence serves as a window into Butterfly’s inner turmoil, her moments of ecstasy, and her unconditional devotion to a love that may never return.
NEW DANCE DRAMA
Tosca / Duel
Concept, dramaturgic line, and choreography Adria Ferrali and Harald Emgård
Movement research and interpretation Tamara Fragale
Tenore Davide Ciarrocchi
Pianist and composer Violetta Zambetti (Z Sauce Music NYC)
Costume Designers Laura Ciregia-Elleremodeliste
TOSCA DUEL explores the complex interplay of power dynamics. Through the interaction between Tosca and Scarpia, we rethink notions of control and its implications in contemporary society. The dance vividly portrays the emotional rollercoaster and power struggle between these characters, highlighting their resilience, cunning, and vulnerabilities. As they maneuver through manipulation, moments of desperation, and eventual confrontation, audiences are captivated by an intense exploration of individuality and the exploitation of sexual power dynamics.
