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Arenal 1999 / 21' Director: Thomas Grimm Choreographer: Nacho Duato Music: Maria del Mar Bonet Performers: Compania Nacional de Dansa Production: WDR / RTVE / RM Associates Spain-United Kingdom Arenal was inspired by the songs of Majorcan Maria del Mar Bonet. In this ballet, Duato seeks to capture the uninhibited cheerfulness of the Mediterranean character, contrasted with the struggle of everyday life. A group of male and female dancers reflect the happiness and jubilation of the music in pas de deux, pas de trois and pas de quatres set to Greek songs translated into the Catalan language, and Majorcan songs by Maria del Mar Bonet. In juxtaposition, a single female dancer, dances to four songs performed a capella. These seem to arise as an agonised cry from the heart. The dancer's movements are close to the ground, expressing the importance of the land. [ back to the list ]