Big Studio
Big Studio
Big Studio
The performative essay is inspired by Arnold Böcklin's famous painting, which also gave rise to a poem by Kazimierz Przerwy-Tetmajer and a symphonic poem by Sergei Rachmaninoff.
These three works, each in their own way, explore the theme of departure and passing, evoking fear, but also melancholy and deep reverie.
The realisation arises at the meeting point of two orders: symbolic
and existential. Although it may cause anxiety, it primarily invites reflection and contemplation.
In the magical world of the island, Iwona Pasinska will attempt to find timeless values and their meaning.
We invite you to join us on a journey through time and space,
to a place where art becomes a bridge between what passes and what does not, what passes and what remains forever.
Authors and implementers:
Creation: Janina Bela, Maria Chleboś, Janina Doktór, Bogdana Gąsiorek, Róża Gulik, Anna Jurewicz-Jastrząb, Genowefa Grażyna Jóźwiak, Romualda Knast, Emilia Landskowska, Alicja Lisiak-Osińska, Roza Łakatosz, Grażyna Milecka, Elżbieta Ożarek, Irena Rembalska, Bożena Szczerbal and dancers: Aleksandra Kuś, Kacper Bożek, Bartosz Dopytalski, Mateusz Krzysiak
Concept: Iwona Pasińska
Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff Island of the Dead, Op. 29, conducted by Cristian Măcelaru and performed by WDR Sinfonieorchester
Scenic design: Andrzej Grabowski
Assistant set designer: Adriana Cygankiewicz
Lighting design: Michal Stenzel
Video projection editing: Adrianna Żurkiewicz, Michał Beszczyński
Sound preparation and handling: Zuzanna Majewska
Multimedia handling: Michal Beszczynski
Performance staff: Adriana Cygankiewicz, Dominik Dudek, Michał Stenzel, Dariusz Szych
Senior coordination: Monika Zembrzycka
Performance assistants: Aleksandra Kuś, Kacper Bożek, Bartosz Dopytalski, Mateusz Krzysiak
Duration: 40 minutes
Premiere: 22 June 2024 at 8 p.m. as part of the 50th anniversary programme of the Polish Dance Theatre
Performance without age limits, suggested for viewers 14+
Production: The Polish Dance Theatre - a cultural institution of the Self-Government of the Wielkopolska Region
Co-financed by the Wielkopolska Region Self-Government.
The materials for the video projection come from the archive of the Polish Dance Theatre.
Free tickets? Write: bilety@ptt-poznan.pl
Funded from the Regional Government of the Wielkopolska Region
Honorary patronage of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, prof. Piotr Gliński
Honorary patronage of the Marshal of the Wielkopolska Region, Marek Woźniak
Honorary patronage of the Mayor of Poznań, Jacek Jaśkowiak
Honorary patronage of the National Institute of Music and Dance
