IL LABIRINTO - COMPAGNIE OPUS BALLET (IT)

‘Il Labirinto - Il mito di Arianna e il Minotauro’ (The Labyrinth - The myth of Ariadne and the Minotaur) by Arianna Benedetti is a space which is entirely made up of mirrors and symbolises one’s mental and spiritual journey to find oneself. The main concept for this piece stems from Friedrich Dürrenmatt's short story in which characters set off on a chaotic journey - through their own reflected images - at a frantic and soft pace as they meet the beast, the maiden, torment, fear, love, irony, joy, and melancholy. Another source of inspiration for the choreographer was Italo Lanfredini’s sculpture 'Il Labirinto di Arianna' (Ariadne's Labyrinth), located on the high cape of the Nebrodi mountains. This work is accompanied by a visual lighting design project which will help the audience and dancers alike plunge into their own labyrinth, and by Massimo Buffetti's sweet and vibrant music.

The four protagonists - the Minotaur, Ariadne, Theseus and the Thread - represent different reflections of one individual, and therefore different aspects of that same individual - each with their own peculiarities. The Minotaur represents the wildest and most animalistic part of us humans, but at the same time he is a frightened and lonely child. Ariadne is his feminine, more sensitive and maternal side, symbolising love. Theseus, instead, embodies courage - a noble and strong soul, the austere man who is not afraid of confrontation and who is the first, with his head held high, to enter the labyrinth with the aim of defeating the beast. Lastly, the Thread is the one who drives, the one who shows the way and is the fil rouge between all characters. It is he who weaves the web that will eventually lead them to overcome their inner Minotaur and find the way out to see the light and the stars again. The narration unfolds through minimal dynamics, fostering emotions, networks and individual creativity, and shaping each character’s personality. Music plays a central role in this performance as it enhances the performers’ sensitivity through actions and reactions and images of freedom - even improvisation. It is a shared dance, characterized by special and multiple nuances of elegant gestures.

CONTRIBUTORS

Choreography & direction Arianna Benedetti

Production  COB Compagnia Opus Ballet

Art direction Rosanna Brocanello

Music Massimo Buffetti, Claudio Monteverdi, Giovan Battista Pergolesi e Oake

Collaboration Spring Art Development Label & Production e Autorivari APS

Dancers  Aura Calarco, Emiliano Candiago, Matheus De Oliveira Alves, Sofia Galvan, Ginevra Gioli, Stefania Menestrina, Riccardo Papa, Frederic Zoungla

Costume Designer Santi Rinciari

Realized by  Opificio della moda e del costume

Dramatic advisor Edoardo Bacchelli

Art consultant Laura Pulin

Light designer Laura De Bernardis

Choreography assistant  Luca Lupi

Photo & video Salvatore Abrescia

Organization Margherita Fantoni

Supported by: Istituto Italiano Di Cultura, Oslo

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