Dance

Adagio Hammerklavier is one of the most lyrical choreographies created by Hans van Manen. This ballet for three couples begins by displaying the disharmony in relationships caused by unfulfi lled desires, expressed in anger or melancholy.

Hans van Manen’s work is known for its clear structure and sophisticated simplicity. Trois Gnossiennes, a short pas de deux set to Satie, is a remarkable display of this.

Feeling for drama and humour is an essential part of Van Manen’s make-up. The solo role in Solo is shared between three dancers, who in relay race style, leave the stage in turns.

Eroticism and agression are combined in this duet (subtitled Piano Variations II). The dance showcases a man and a woman who are both partners and adversaries, irresistibly attracted to each other in an atmosphere of restlessness and irritation.

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