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748# Swansong
By Jenna on Mon, 8 November 2010 at 11:25:29 AM
What was the starting point o creating Swansong? What process did Bruce go through when creating it?
727# For Hannah: Swansong
By Stephanie Moore on Fri, 29 October 2010 at 11:05:23 AM
Hi Hannah, and thanks for your query. Here's a section from the programme note that Christopher wrote about the piece:
"My works generally contain a collage of ideas creating several possible narratives which I hope will trigger a personal and unique reaction in the spectator. One of the sources for Swansong's 'prisoner of conscience' theme was the novel A Man by Oriana Fallaci. I was particularly struck by the way in which the author describes torture and interrogation as if it were a theatrical production."
You can also hear more about Swansong in an extensive interview with Christopher in the Unmasked section of our website www.rambert.org.uk/unmasked/hush
I hope that helps.
Stephanie
724# Swansong
By Hannah:) on Wed, 27 October 2010 at 03:11:58 PM
I was wondering if you could give me some basic information on Swansong by Christopher Bruce, please? Such as: a bit about the story, or the inspiration behind it etc. I do not want to buy the Swansong study notes, thank you.
705# Reply for Tara, Swansong
By Gillian - Web Manager on Mon, 11 October 2010 at 10:15:21 AM
Swansong was first performed by Rambert Dance Company at the Theatre Royal, Norwich, on 12 April 1995.' However, Swansong was first created and performed in 1987 - and not by Rambert.
Swansong was created for London Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet), and it was first performed at the Teatro Arriaga, Bilbao, Spain, on 25 November 1987,
I hope this is useful.
704# swansong
By Tara on Sun, 10 October 2010 at 01:57:19 PM
Where and when was swansong first performed?
701# For Lily: Swansong
By Stephanie Moore on Mon, 20 September 2010 at 09:38:35 AM
Hi Lily
Thanks for your question. Swansong's original design team was as follows:
Music: Philip Chambon
Set & costume design: Christopher Bruce
Lighting design: David Mohr
Stephanie (Marketing Manager)
700# swansong
By lily on Sat, 18 September 2010 at 07:01:00 PM
whos is the lighting desinger of swan song? and te set desinger and the music composer?
625# For Charlie: Swansong
By Stephanie Moore on Tue, 16 March 2010 at 09:05:11 AM
Hi Charlie
Thanks for your question. There are a variety of dance styles used in Swansong, often to create a particular effect. I would suggest buying the study notes on the work from the online Rambert shop - see menu on the left - which will give you more information on this and the wider context of the work.
I hope that helps!
Stephanie, Marketing Manager
624# swansong
By Charlie on Sun, 14 March 2010 at 03:59:10 PM
Please can you tell me the style used for swansong? as i've searched everyhwere on the website(s) and it's not anywhere. it comes up with swan songs of other productions, annnyoing!
585# For Laura Emily@ Swansong
By Stephanie Moore on Thu, 10 December 2009 at 05:24:58 AM
Hi Laura,
Christopher Bruce always wishes to leave interpretation of a work up to the spectator, but he mentions a variety of inspirations for Swansong one of which was the novel The Man by Oriana Fallaci, which looks at issues of torture and interrogation. I would suggest buying our Swansong study notes on the work from the online Rambert shop - see menu on the left - which will give you more information on this issue and the wider context of the work.
I hope that helps!
Stephanie, Marketing Manager