This week we chose another piece of choreography to focus on and decide what we liked and disliked about it. The piece I chose is ‘Morgen’ choreographed by Wayne McGregor which is based off of a poem by Richard Strauss. This choreography is performed as a duet by Francesca Hayward and Cesar Corrales, described to be ‘slow and lyrical with moments of connection’. (Morgen, 2021)
In this duet, I really like the fluidity of the movements and how each part melts into the next. This connectivity and flow between each movement highlights the passion and intimacy the piece focuses on, from the poem. Cesar Corrales performs this duet allowing his body to move freely - almost imitating water ripples. Francesca Hayward dances with resistance and elasticity, giving a sense of elongation after each movement which then moves into the next. Throughout the piece, there is a sense of poise and elegance from both dancers. (Royal Opera House, 2020)
(Royal Opera House, 2020)
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(Morgen!, 2021)
(ADDED AFTER BLOG - a copy of Richard Strauss' poem: 'Morgen')
Royal Opera House, 2020. Wayne McGregor's 'Morgen' - extract (Francesca Hayward and Cesar Corrales, The Royal Ballet). [video] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUyGK945itA> [Accessed 4 November 2021].
Studio Wayne McGregor. 2021. Morgen. [online] Available at: <https://waynemcgregor.com/productions/morgen/> [Accessed 4 November 2021].
Excellent. Is there a difference the way the dancers perform these movements? Also, due you have the original poem we can look at? Best wishes
ReplyDeleteI feel like both dancers are moving in different ways, however the style in which these movements are performed compliment each other. I find that Corrales is more free and abstract whereas Hayward is more placed.
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