GOYA – La Quinta del Sordo (House of the Deaf)

Overview

A "silent opera" inspired by the human tragedy and dark humour of Goya's "Disasters of War" prints. Set to Reich's "Different Trains," which addresses the persecution of Jews under Hitler's regime, the dancers remain tied to their chairs, symbolising that their fate cannot be changed. In creating this piece, Furukawa pointed out that such works are necessary to draw attention to these ongoing tragedies.

Act 1: Morning (music: Steve Reich "Different Trains"; I. America - Before the War / II. Europe - During the War)
Act 2: Noon (music: Steve Reich "Different Trains"; III. After the War)
Act 3: Evening (music: G. Rossini (1792-1868) Highlights from "Il Barviere di Sivigia" [The Barber of Seville])
Text used in the performance: Franz Kafka

Details

Title

GOYA – La Quinta del Sordo (House of the Deaf)

Performance creator(s)

Anzu Furukawa

Direction/Choreography

Choreographed and Directed by: Anzu Furukawa

Venue

loplop (Berlin)

Performance date(s)

2-13, 17-20, 24-27 June, 1-4 July 1999

Performer(s) and staff

Dance: Yuko Kaseki, Brigitta Ernst, Corina Pia, Juschka Weigel, Marc Ates
Sound and Lighting Design: Andreas Lubich
Graphic Design: Dominique Falquet

Genre

Butoh