CHOREOGRAPHY
David DAWSON
choreographic assistant Alan BARNES
MUSIC
pieces for piano of F. CHOPIN created for the Het Nationale Ballet
PREMIERE on September 9th 2004 at the Het Muziektheater, Amsterdam
Ballet for 4 dancers
17 mn
Morning Ground, a work of searing simplicity and honesty, is Dawson's most intimate work to date. A "romantic reverie" for two couples. Dawson opens the floodgates of emotion, creating the movements that capture the imagination and send them soaring. Dawson's choreography reveals it's classical roots. A momentary arabesque quickly dissolves into something new and original, stereotypes are unpacked and re-invented. Solos, duets, and pas de deux follow the cascade of piano notes, brilliantly linking and intertwining unison and individual dance. There are no heroics, just a sensual warmth communicating between the couples. His duets match Chopin's music with dance possessed of a throbbing Romantic heart, full blooded and fabulous. The work has simplicity of shape and design finely balancing the depth of emotion.