ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Mozart’s classics receive a contemporary facelift through choreographer, Stephen Mills’ THE MOZART PROJECT, which honors Mozart’s classical genius in the traditional sense, while gradually melding his masterpieces into a contemporary exploration of sound, movement, and visual art. The production celebrates the composer’s traditional works, while exploring how his music inspires artists and audiences today. The evening of ballet features three individual pieces–ECHO BOOM, THOUGH THE EARTH GIVES WAY and WOLFTANZT–-all blending Mills’ signature, contemporary movement style. Additionally, the works feature three musical luminaries collaborating on two of Mozart’s most beloved compositions. World-renowned electronic, experimental musician and artist Paul D. Miller / DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid joins forces with Dr. Michelle Schumann (Austin Chamber Music Center) and critically acclaimed composer Graham Reynolds in a collaboration produced to transcend the imagination. THE MOZART PROJECT electrifies audiences through its use of technology to deliver a classical art form mixed with new media.
CHOREOGRAPHY: Stephen Mills
MUSIC: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Graham Reynolds & DJ Spooky
Photography by Tony Spielberg
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Choreography: Stephen Mills
- Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Graham Reynolds & DJ Spooky
- Costume Design: Stephen Mills & Alexey Korygin
- Scenic Design: Michael B. Raiford (THOUGH THE EARTH GIVES WAY)
- Film Design: Paul D. Miller (ECHO BOOM)
- Orchestration & Editing: Howie Kenty (ECHO BOOM)
- Lighting: Tony Tucci
- Run-time: 60 minutes (WOLFTANZT: 25 min. | THOUGH THE EARTH GIVES WAY: 20 min. | ECHO BOOM: 15 min.)
- Dancers: WOLFTANZT: 15 (8 women & 7 men) | THOUGH THE EARTH GIVES WAY: 6 (2 women & 4 men) | ECHO BOOM: 9 (4 women & 5 men)
PREMIERE
THE LONG CENTER | BALLET AUSTIN
Austin, TX – 2011 (World Premiere)
PRESS
“…Mills’ choreography had the dancers bending, twisting, and crawling…absolutely enrapturing.”
The Austinist
“…the fabulousness of the program, packed with goodies sure to prove the worth of one’s ticket, is clear to me.”
The Austin Chronicle