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“In Memory of…” by Jiří Kylián presents an abstract one-act ballet created in collaboration with choreographic consultant Matthew Bourne. The work explores profound themes of grief and remembrance through stark movement and lighting, reflecting on loss and the fleeting nature of relationships. It is notable for its innovative use of space and emotion, appealing to audiences interested in contemporary dance and particularly those drawn to works examining human experience.
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Who choreographed In Memory of...?
In Memory of... was created by Jerome Robbins for New York City Ballet, not Jiří Kylián or Matthew Bourne. It premiered in 1985.
What music is used in In Memory of...?
Robbins set the ballet to Alban Berg's Violin Concerto, subtitled To the Memory of an Angel. Berg wrote the concerto after the death of Manon Gropius, the daughter of Alma Mahler and Walter Gropius.
Does In Memory of... tell Manon Gropius's biography?
No, it is an abstract response to Berg's memorial score rather than a literal biography. Its emotional progression moves through loss, agitation, and a more transcendent final section.
What musical references can be heard in Berg's concerto?
The score incorporates a Carinthian folk melody and a Bach chorale. Those contrasting sources give Robbins a structure that moves between earthly dance and solemn remembrance.
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