La Consagración de la Primavera [The Rite of Spring]
Israel Galván, one of the most innovative flamenco bailaores (dancers) and choreographers in the world, challenges the conventions of flamenco with this performance in which he merges the physical and vibrant language of flamenco with Igor Stravinsky’s La Consagración de la Primavera, an avant-garde score that marked a turning point in the history of music. Galván, known for his ability to reinvent flamenco without losing its roots, offers a performance that bridges tradition and modernity in a unique and intense dialogue.
Awarded the National Dance Prize in 2005 in the creation category, Galván has been recognised for his innovative contribution to flamenco, elevating it to a universal genre. His works reaffirm his position as a key figure in international contemporary dance.
The company offers an after-show discussion.
Creator and director: Israel Galván - Creator / musical direction: The Rite of Spring, by Igor Stravinsky, Sonata K87, by Domenico Scarlatti and Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues, by Frederic Rzewski - Performers: Israel Galván (dance); Daria van den Bercken and Gerard Bouwhuis (piano) - Costume design: Micol Notarianni - Technical director: Pedro León - Lighting design: Valentin Donaire - Sound: Félix Vázquez - Stage management: Balbi Parra - Management: Rosario Gallardo - Communication: Laura Artoni - Production/support: IGalván Company - Co-produced by: Théâtre de la Ville - Paris, Sadler’s Wells - London, Mû-Lausanne, Théâtre de Nîmes, Scène conventionnée d’intérêt national - art et création - Danse contemporaine, Teatro della Pergola - Fondazione Teatro della Toscana - Florence, MA scène nationale - Pays de Montbéliard, Théâtre de Vidy-Lausanne – In collaboration with: INAEM-Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas y de la Música, La Loterie Romande, Pro Helvetia, Fondation suisse pour la culture du Canton de Vaud, Fondation Leenaards i Flamenco Biënnale Nederland.
