Two of Denmark’s most powerful artistic forces come together as Kammerballetten and Concerto Copenhagen presents: Kaleidoscope - a new full-evening performance where baroque music and contemporary ballet merge.

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For the first time, dance takes center stage in the Concert Hall at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. Choreographers Sebastian Kloborg and Tobias Praetorius will create new works for Concerto Copenhagen - a baroque ensemble of absolute world-class.

 

The collaboration between Kammerballetten and Concerto Copenhagen arises from a shared curiosity and a desire to challenge traditions within baroque music and contemporary ballet.

 

In addition to the two world premieres, the program also presents Selvportræt by Paul Lightfoot - created for Kammerballetten in 2021, with original music by Alexander McKenzie.

 

Behind the scenes
Tobias Praetorius 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?”

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