Two of Denmark’s most powerful artistic forces come together as Kammerballetten and Concerto Copenhagen present Kaleidoscope — a brand-new full-evening performance where baroque music and contemporary ballet merge into an intense and sensuous universe.

For the first time, dance takes center stage in the Concert Hall at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. Here, award-winning choreographers Sebastian Kloborg and Tobias Praetorius create new works for the vivid, colorful sound world of baroque music — interpreted by Concerto Copenhagen, a baroque ensemble of absolute world-class stature.

Music becomes dance, and dance becomes music.
Drawing on music by Georg Muffat, H.I.F. Biber, Antonio Vivaldi, and Claudio Monteverdi, Kloborg and Praetorius explore how the forms, contrasts, and emotions of the baroque can be activated through contemporary movement.
Each choreographer creates an original work, and together with Concerto Copenhagen they open new layers in the music: depth, detail, and drama — shaped by the energy and presence of dance.

 

Behind the scenes
Tobias Praetorius speaks about his creative process:
“It is a great honor to be given the opportunity to create a new ballet for Kammerballetten — and to do so in collaboration with Concerto Copenhagen. For me, Kammerballetten represents a very special meeting between dance and music — a space where both art forms can unfold with clarity and intensity. Here, both movement and sound are allowed to stand pure, while at the same time melting into a shared expression. Music becomes dance, and dance becomes music. With my new work, I wish to explore precisely this interplay — allowing dance and music to grow together into a whole, where the shared breath between body and sound can emerge.”

Sebastian Kloborg reveals the ideas behind his work Live On Tape:
“Live On Tape is a declaration of love to live music — to its execution, emergence, and sharing. The historic Radio House plays itself as characters in and around the orchestra struggle to hold on to the now of music and body — a now that is constantly shifting and can easily slip through our fingers. For who remains when the tones fade away? Us — or them?”

A new encounter between cultural heritage and contemporary art
The collaboration between Kammerballetten and Concerto Copenhagen arises from a shared curiosity and a desire to challenge traditions within both baroque music and ballet. The performance is created for both experienced audiences and new visitors seeking an intense, vibrant, and distinctive artistic experience.

In addition to the two world premieres, the program also presents Self-Portrait by Paul Lightfoot — a modern masterpiece created for Kammerballetten in 2021, with music by Alexander McKenzie.

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