Gothenburg Opera Dance Company

In Atlas Song, the impressive choreography of Imre & Marne van Opstal merges with the mystical music of Anna von Hausswolff. Together, they create a symbiosis of the arts that makes dance and live music experienceable in a fascinating form.

Dance/Live Music Imre & Marne van Opstal, the shooting stars of the European dance scene, weave a choreography around Anna von Hausswolff's darkly magical compositions, exploring the tension between life and lifelessness. Like the titan Atlas, who carries the world on his shoulders, the piece tells of the burden of life. Universally and yet profoundly personal, Atlas Song becomes a reflection on how we can find our place in the world without losing ourselves. Between dramatic rock show and captivating ritual, an extraordinary journey of dance and sound unfolds.

As a creative duo, Imre & Marne van Opstal have now achieved international success as choreographers after their dance careers with the Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) and the Batsheva Dance Company. Their works are multi-layered, surreal, and characterized by an eclectic dance language. Anna von Hausswolff is known for her uncompromising music, where her soulful voice, accompanied by the pipe organ, floats through unusual musical landscapes.