Der Tod in Venedig
“Der Tod in Venedig” Nicolai Izmailov, Angelo Murdocco
It is always fascinating, the courageous demands made by
Philip Lansdale of his dance ensemble.
Marieluise Jeitschko, Westfälische Nachrichten
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The wrestling of the spirits both past and present and their complicated relationships are brought to the fore through the never ending demands made by Lansdale of his dancers acting abilities and his expressive choreography and body movements. Contemporary dance theatre par excellence. Uta Jostwerner, Westfalen-Blatt Philip Lansdale and his team have created a very convincing interpretation of this famous story. With new impulses and original choreography to this theme, they have created a work worth seeing. Heide Wiese, Westfälischer Anzeiger For Bielefeld Theatre’s 100 year anniversary performance, the hour chimed once again for the courageous Bielefeld Ballet and their director, and the choreographic pictures they have created in these Venice-episodes. Dr. Ulrich Gehre, Die Glocke The old man Gustav von Aschenbach falls in love with the boyish Tadzio - and dies. Philip Lansdale does not need any words. In his “Death in Venice”, he dances with the subconscious of Thomas Mann. Sabine Müller, Münsterische Zeitung |