The choreography "Bolero" by Alekseij Canepa, accompanied by the music of Daniel Hatvani, and with the idea that involves the miners, is an emotional and symbolic reinterpretation of the famous composition by Maurice Ravel, "Bolero".

In the context of this version, the work revisited by Hatvani by Ravel, with its increasing intensity and obsessive repetition of musical themes, is used by Canepa to express, in an innovative way, themes of fatigue, hope and resistance, reflecting the hard life of the miners.
Music by Hatvani: Daniel Hatvani's music breaks away from the traditional version of Ravel, but retains the fundamental element of increasing repetition. It may include sounds that recall the underground environment, such as metallic noises, drums and notes that create a growing tension, parallel to the choreography.

Overall, this revisitation creates an intense narrative that explores fatigue, hope and the unshakeable strength of human resistance. Ravel's "Bolero," known for its repetition and emotional escalation, lends itself beautifully to a reinterpretation that tells a story of perseverance, like that of the miners.

Created for: Kseij Dance Company

Music: Daniel Hatvani

Premiere: February 2025

Ph. Eros Zanini