Sequenze

Coproduction of Bozar and Not Standing/Alexander Vantournhout

In Sequenze, a performance by Not Standing/Alexander Vantournhout and Bozar, five musicians and five dancers invite the audience on a journey through sound and movement. This immersive performance explores the surprising intersections between music and dance, opening new perspectives on the extraordinary work of Italian composer Luciano Berio.

Between 1958 and 2002, Italian composer Luciano Berio composed 14 groundbreaking Sequenze for solo instruments, in which he radically pushed the boundaries of virtuosity and expression. In each Sequenza, Berio develops a complex musical idea beyond mere technical mastery. Alexander Vantournhout selected five of them - for violin, voice, trombone, accordion and harp - and, together with four performers of Not Standing created a performance exploring the physical possibilities of Berio's music. 

During a unique tour through Bozar, a fascinating dialogue emerges between Horta's iconic architecture, the musicians and the performers' acrobatic movements. Music, space and movement merge perfectly.

Dramaturge Katherina Lindekens closely followed the creative process. Her presence resulted in a written reflection, infused with impressions, thoughts, and the breath of the creation process. Read her reflection via this link.

Choreography Alexander Vantournhout
Created with and performed by Emmi Väisänen, Esse Vanderbruggen, Axel Guérin, Chia-Hung Chung & Alexander Vantournhout
Music Luciano Berio 
Musicians Wibert Aerts (violin), Joren Elsen (trombone), An Raskin (accordion), Esther-Elisabeth Rispens (voice), Mathilde Wouters (harp)
Musical analysis & dramaturgy Katherina Lindekens
Dramaturgy Rudi Laermans
Technical coordination Jonathan Maes
Constructions Willy Cauwelier
Production Kiki Verschueren
Company manager Esther Maas
Thanks to Patty Eggerickx, Cynthia Loemij
Coproduction Bozar/Not Standing