The Köln Concert
In ‘The Köln Concert,’ choreographer Trajal Harrell combines one of the most famous solo piano recordings of all time, American jazz pianist Keith Jarrett’s 1975 ‘Köln Concert,’ with songs by Canadian musician Joni Mitchell. Both artists are icons of music history who have influenced not only Harrell’s own artistic practice, but entire generations with their music. Joni Mitchell’s music opens the evening and sets the stage for Keith Jarrett’s music and for the seven dancers of the Zurich Dance Ensemble, who, influenced by various dance traditions and styles, surrender to the intimate and vulnerable moment of encounter.
Trajal Harrell’s ‘The Köln Concert’ is a reminder of the need to remain close to one another no matter what, to have respect for one another, and to never forget that there are many stories that are rarely heard or seen, stories of people who are pushed into the shadows. This evening belongs to them.
Duration: ca. 50 Min.
Without language
Direction, choreography, stage design, soundtrack, costumes: Trajal Harrell
Music: Keith Jarrett, Joni Mitchell
Performance: Vânia Doutel, Vaz, Perle Palombe, Trajal Harrell, Rob Fordeyn, Stephen Thompson, Songhay Toldon, Ondrej Vidlar
Lighting: Sylvain Rausa
Dramaturgy: Katinka Deecke
Audience Development: Mathis Neuhaus
Theater Pedagogy: Manuela Runge
Production assistants: Camille Roduit, Maja Renn
Set design assistants: Ann-Kathrin Bernstetter, Natascha Leonie Simons
Costume assistants: Ulf Brauner, Miriam Schliehe
Stage management: Michael Durrer
Production intern: Moritz Lienhard
Set design intern: Reina Guyer
Technical Equipment: Ruedi Schuler
Lighting: Markus Keusch, Carsten Schmidt
Sound: Paul Hug, Fabian Kubelik
Make-up: Alexandra Scherrer
Wardrobe: Franziska Drossaart, Tiziana Ramsauer
Props: Anna Harff
Touring Technicians: Petra Kenneth, Ulrich Kellermann, Stephan Wöhrmann
Tour Management and International Relations: Björn Pätz, ART HAPPENS
Funded as part of the Alliance of International Production Houses by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.