Magnificat / The Rite of Spring
Compagnie Marie Chouinard
Synopsis
Two works more than three decades apart present an insight into the choreographic universe of the Canadian choreographer Marie Chouinard.
With Magnificat (2025) and her legendary interpretation of The Rite of Spring (1993) Marie Chouinard combines two musical milestones by Johann Sebastian Bach and Igor Stravinsky to form an evening about the creative power of the body. In Magnificat a choreography of expansive group arrangements, intimate duets and solos unfolds to Bach’s eponymous choral work. Inspired by the voice of the Virgin Mary and her vision of a world free from oppression, Chouinard devises a dance composition of great clarity and intensity. The Rite of Spring, a contemporary dance classic ever since its world premiere in 1993, resists any narrative storytelling and focusses on life itself – movement and energy. Powerful solos and an incomparable body language produce a pulsating fabric of rhythm and presence.
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Credits Magnificat
Choreography: Marie Chouinard
Music: The Magnificat BWV 243, Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by La Chapelle Royale (instrumental ensemble) and Collegium Vocale Gent (choir), conducted by Philippe Herreweghe. Recording used with the permission of PIAS Recordings
Lighting and Set Design: Marie Chouinard
Costumes and Make-up: Marie Chouinard
Dancers: Michael Baboolal, Adrian W.S. Batt, Julianna Bryson, Justin Calvadores, Rose Gagnol, Valeria Galluccio, Béatrice Larouche, Luigi Luna, Carol Prieur, Sophie Qin, Jérôme Zerges
Credits The Rite of Spring
Concept, Choreography and Artistic Direction: Marie Chouinard
Music: Signatures sonores, Rober Racine, 1992, 12 minutes; The Rite of Spring, Igor Stravinsky, 1913, arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., publisher and copyright owner, 35 minutes
Lighting: Marie Chouinard
Costumes: Liz Vandal
Props: Zaven Paré
Make-up: Jacques-Lee Pelletier
Hairstyles: Daniel Éthier
Dancers: Michael Baboolal, Adrian W.S. Batt, Julianna Bryson, Justin Calvadores, Rose Gagnol, Valeria Galluccio, Béatrice Larouche, Luigi Luna, Carol Prieur, Sophie Qin, Jérôme Zerges
A COMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD production, in coproduction with the National Arts Centre (Ottawa), the Festival international de nouvelle danse (Montreal) and the Kunstentrum Vooruit (Ghent, Belgium).
Touring Team:
Rehearsal Director: Paige Culley
Tour Manager: Martin Coutu
Technical Director and Stage Manager: Félix Lefebvre
Lighting Manager: Tristan-Olivier Breiding
Sound Manager: Maxime Lambert
International Representation: Julie George
Photos: Sylvie-Ann Paré, Marie Chouinard