Gothenburg Opera Dance Company

In Atlas Song, the impressive choreographies of Imre & Marne van Opstal merge 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. 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. Universal yet profoundly personal, Atlas Song becomes a reflection on how we can find our place in the world without losing ourselves. An extraordinary journey of dance and sound emerges between dramatic rock show and captivating ritual.

As a creative duo, Imre & Marne van Opstal have achieved international success as choreographers after their dance careers with the Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) and the Batsheva Dance Company. Their works are multifaceted, 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 in unusual musical landscapes.

CAST
Imre & Marne van Opstal - Choreography, Costumes, Scenography
Anna von Hausswolff - Music
Filip Leyman, David Sabel, Karl Vento, Otis Sandsjö - Arrangements
Tom Visser - Light, Stage
GöteborgsOperans Danskompani - Dance
Katrín Hall - Artistic Direction