Just a moment

Mysterious title? Let me to tell you about the new Rambert Dance Company show from end to beginning.

The last part of the evening was called infinity and also some elements and phrases of the choreography were most impressive, the music simply did not do it for me. Despite the fact that the dancers seemed most familiar with that piece, it did not really resonate with me. With that out of the way...

Two solo pieces formed a Tribute to Norman Morrice (former artistic director of the company), and I really the freshness of both. Imagine for the second one a titillating music married with the soloist trapped in a box of light. As the bars progress, as the cello pushes on piano and violins, the box slowly dissipates into thin air and the dancer grab hold of the space around him sliding and jumping. Then calm and resolute comes back to the center for the cycle to start again. Awesome!

The opening piece of the show was a new commissioned collaboration between the composer Howard Goodall and the Rambert Dance Company. First of, the music was moving and delicious. An original requiem, both the singing and the orchestra were top notch. I loved it. The dancing made my skin tingle, always a good sign, especially the various duets. The only bemol to the whole thing being the appearance of a giant bird-like creature which I did not feel was necessary. Having said that the choreography throughout was inventive, with enough smiles and frowns to leave you stuffed with pleasure. I particularly loved the duet against the giant round mirror that went on to occupy the center of the background. And when the light was revealed... I have said too much already. Go and enjoy Eternal Light! :)

Dazzled by the energy of the dancers of Batsheva Dance Company... Not everybody's cup of tea but live with a wide open mind. My moments of the three piece tonight:

Bellus - the playful inventions and clever surprises of the duet on Bach's Goldbergs Variations. The sentences strung by the troupe's bodies standing along the full length of the stage.

Humus - the swirling bottom shuffles and the dancers step rythmically playing on the music.

Secus - Full blown ensemble piece grabbing you like a brass orchestra. The Beach Boys You're Welcome dying lights on the dancers muscles making you beg for more.

What a better way to finish this assault on the senses but to share the delicious food (wood roasted chicken with braised chard, lentils and baby onions cooked in Moscatel for me) on offer at Moro on Exmouth Market in the delicious company of S.? Un abrazo a todos!