Award-winning Bernese rhythmic production
The production of Boulez' "Anthèmes II" under the direction of Claudia Wagner, head of the Music and Movement (Rhythmics) department at the Bern University of the Arts (HKB), has won an award in Hellerau near Dresden.
The production was awarded first prize in the International Rhythmic Workshop competition at the Festspielhaus Hellerau. The complexity of the choreography, the level of dance and the contrapuntal approach convinced the international jury, writes the HKB. They also praised the virtuoso live violin playing by Malwina Sosnowski and the lighting design by Patrick Hunka.
For the three Master's students Naja Parejas, Jessica Raas and Stefanie Scheuner, as well as Bachelor's graduate Dorian Kaufeisen, it was a great opportunity to be able to present themselves at "this historically significant festival venue, the birthplace of rhythm", the HKB continued.
