The 32 piano sonatas of Beethoven were created within a time span of almost 30 years, between 1795 and 1822. In this durational performance, dancer Tale Dolven and pianist Alain Franco plays, dances and discusses their way through this important collection of work. Approaching the sonatas with a contemporary mindset, they look at the significance of Beethoven’s musical choices and ideas, spanning from classicism to romanticism and far beyond his time. Guiding the audience through the 2 volumes of the sonatas, the performers invite you to listen, reflect and relax in a shared space and time.
Concept and dance Tale Dolven
Musical dramaturgy and piano Alain Franco
Light design Emese Csornai
Outside eye Brynjar Bandlien
Artistic advice Gabel Eiben
Graphic design Michael Buchino
Production Tale Dolven & Gabel Eiben
Co-production RIMI IMIR SceneKunst
Supported by Kulturdirektoratet, Rogaland fylkeskommune, Stavanger kommune
Residencies RISK, Tou Scene, UiS