Two dancers are at the front of the stage, one is standing behind the other with their hand on the other dancer's shoulder. Behind them are other dancers seated and a group of musicians

Breaking Bach

Breaking Bach

WORLD PREMIERE 
BEANBAG CONCERT SERIES

Discover Johann Sebastian Bach from a fresh perspective in this world premiere where classical music meets hip hop and contemporary dance.

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, performing on 18th-century period instruments, is joined by a troupe of dancers whose new choreography brings Bach’s music to life. 

Award-winning choreographer Kim Brandstrup returns to the Festival after his acclaimed Minotaur (2023). This August, he collaborates with professional dancers and young talent from Acland Burghley School in London. Brandstrup's original choreography is inspired by the pulsing rhythms of Bach's music, including his Double Violin Concerto and vibrant Third Brandenburg Concerto.

Enjoy this electrifying fusion of contemporary dance and classical music from the comfort of a beanbag in the stalls or seated upstairs.

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Mysteriously mesmerising in its simplicity

The Guardian on Kim Brandstrup's Minotaur (2023)

Supported by Scobie Dickinson Ward

Programme

Programme includes

Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.3
Double Violin Concerto

A keepsake freesheet is available at the venue for this performance.

Production Credits

CastCloseOpen
  • Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
  • Margaret Faultless
    Violin
  • Andrew Skidmore
    Cello
  • Leo Duarte
    Oboe
  • Philip Turbett
    Bassoon
  • Dancers
    Nafisah Baba
    Deavion Brown
    Emmanuel Bruno
    Aurora Casatori
    Jack Codling
    Oscar Fichelson
    Tommy Franzen
    Seirian Griffiths
    Justin Howell
    Jeriah Kibusi
    Robbie Ordona
    Elyse Renwick-Ashun
    Abe Taylor
Creative & Production TeamsCloseOpen
  • Kim Brandstrup
    Choreographer & Director 
  • Margaret Faultless
    Music Director
  • Ellie Wintour
    Set Designer
  • Edward Saunders
    Lighting Designer
  • Deavion Brown, Tommy Franzen, Seirian Griffiths
    Associate Choreographers

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A dancer in a green t-shirt with her arms outspread. An orchestra can be seen behind her.
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Dancers in casual t-shirts perform on stage, moving in three pairs.
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Dancers in casual clothing jump and kick their legs on stage.
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Two dancers in green shirts, their hands are extended to the ceiling.
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Dancers in casual clothes pose as a group, smiling, as two of their members breakdance either side.
© Credit : Courtesy of the company

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