Saturday, February 14, 2015

Mozart Dances (5.0/5)

A beautiful work in three parts each of three movements that Morris seamlessly exploits for pace and changing combinations of dancers.  Unusually the women dance mainly apart (No.11) and the men together (Sonata) before finishing as a full company of equals (No.12), reflecting contemporary society in the clarity of Mozart's music.  The conclusion may be ambiguous, but then that only reflects real life.  An absorbing work, visually, aesthetically and aurally stunning.

Mark Morris Dance Company
Artistic Director/Choreographer: Mark Morris
West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Mozart's Piano Concerto no. 11, Sonata for two pianos in D major, Piano Concerto no. 12

13 February 2015, His Majesty's Theatre Perth