Rambert’s Evening Of New Choreography comes soon after its opening of its new premises on London’s south bank, to be held at the Lilian Baylis Studio on 17 and 18 December 2013, 7.45pm. The event is one much anticipated in the dancing calendar, enabling Rambert’s dancers to present the latest offering of new work from them. The Evening is an opportunity to see a new generation of emerging choreographic talent and will feature new works created by Malgorzata Dzierzon, Dane Hurst, Estela Merlos, Mbulelo Ndabeni and Patricia Okenwa, accompanied by the Rambert Orchestra.
Rambert has nurtured generations of choreographers who have gone on to enjoy long-standing and influential careers. They include Rambert’s current artistic director Mark Baldwin and such other notable names as Christopher Bruce, Michael Clark and Rafael Bonachela. It is fitting that the 2013 programme is comprised of the first works to have been made in the studios at Rambert’s new home.
Reminisence from Dane Hurst sees his continued collaboration with award-winning jazz composer Tommy Evans. Here he addresses ideas of cherished memory, failed romance, violent passion and solitude.
Hikikomori, the phenomenon of reclusive young adults withdrawn from social life, is the provocation for Malgorzata Dzierzon’s work about the impact of cyberspace on human relationships. Rambert Music Fellow Kate Whitley has composed a string quartet for the piece – her first commission since taking up post.
Mbulelo Ndabeni offers an exploration of the female spirit. Inspired by his South African roots, this work will be performed to a driving percussive score by Rob Millett.
Entre tú y yo is Estella Merlos’s portrayal of obsession and confrontation within the illusory sense of self, accompanied by an electronic and baroque score featuring Fennesz, Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe and Plastikman.
Patricia Okenwa’s collaboration with dancer Antonette Dayritt sends her on a personal quest to uncover a dance near the edge of her ability. Set to music by Geoff and James Holroyde that takes Lockgroove records and experimental jazz as a starting point for a unique score.