Song of the dark forest
Song of the dark forest is a moving, compelling and comforting performance, performed by the full Scapino group of dancers, an opera singer and live music by the DoelenEnsemble. The tragic song of war is sung. An unknown soldier, hovering between life and death, longs to return to his loved ones but is also haunted by memories of the battlefield. With poignant songs and dance by four choreographers, this timeless story comes to life. The title of the final work Prayer for Peace is a true motto for the entire performance. Scapino has previously collaborated with OPERA2DAY and director Serge van Veggel on the successful production Opera Melancholica.
Have a look at the program booklet, the translation of the sung texts, or listen to a podcast about the show.
Song of the dark forest is a moving, compelling and comforting performance, performed by the full Scapino group of dancers, an opera singer and live music by the DoelenEnsemble. It sings the tragic song of war. An unknown soldier, hovering between life and death, longs to return to his loved ones but is also haunted by memories of the battlefield. With poignant songs and dance by four choreographers, this timeless story comes to life.
Musically, a leading role is given to the work of Dmitri Shostakovich. In times of war and oppression, his music was a source of hope and comfort for many. Songs by composers such as Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky and Rachmaninov will also be heard, revealing an unmistakable pacifist message and a melancholic longing for better times. It concludes with Sergei Akhunov's recent Prayer for Peace. That title is a true motto for the entire performance.
In 2019/2020, Scapino Ballet Rotterdam successfully collaborated for the first time with the high-profile OPERA2DAY in the production Opera Melancholica, starring dancer Ellen Landa. Artistic director Ed Wubbe then invited director Serge van Veggel to create a performance with four top choreographic talents and Rotterdam's leading DoelenEnsemble.
Song of the dark forest is a co-production by Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, OPERA2DAY and DoelenEnsemble
Artistic Team
Music Dmitri Sjostakovitsj, Pjotr Tsjaikovski, Modest Moessorgski, Sergej Rachmaninov, Sergei Akhunov
Musical arrangements Henk de Vlieger
Concept and direction Serge van Veggel (OPERA2DAY)
Choreographers Roberto Doveri, Diego Sinniger de Salas, Miller de Nobili
Musical direction Maarten van Veen, Arie van Beek
Scenography Herbert Janse
Lighting design Jasper Nijholt
Costume design Petra Finke
Cast
Soldier Andrii Ganchuk / Wiebe Pier Cnossen
Dancers
Scapino Ballet Rotterdam
Ensemble
DoelenEnsemble
Saturday 24 Feb 2024 - 20:00 HOUR
Theater Rotterdam (Schouwburg), Rotterdam
Addres: Schouwburgplein 25
City: 3012 CL Rotterdam
Phone: 010 - 40 44 111
Friday 23 Feb 2024 - 20:00 HOUR
Theater Rotterdam (Schouwburg), Rotterdam
Addres: Schouwburgplein 25
City: 3012 CL Rotterdam
Phone: 010 - 40 44 111
Thursday 22 Feb 2024 - 20:15 HOUR
Theater De Maaspoort, Venlo
Addres: Oude Markt 30
City: 5911 HH Venlo
E-mail: info@maaspoort.nl
Phone: 077 320 72 22
Friday 16 Feb 2024 - 20:00 HOUR
Theater Orpheus, Apeldoorn
Addres: Churchillplein 1
City: 7314 BZ Apeldoorn
Thursday 15 Feb 2024 - 20:15 HOUR
Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, Leeuwarden
Addres: Ruiterskwartier 4
City: 8911 BP Leeuwarden
Saturday 10 Feb 2024 - 20:00 HOUR
Stadstheater Zoetermeer, Zoetermeer
Addres: Theaterplein 10
City: 2711 EK Zoetermeer
Thursday 08 Feb 2024 - 20:00 HOUR
Schouwburg Amstelveen, Amstelveen
Addres: Stadsplein 100
City: 1181 ZM Amstelveen
Phone: 020 547 51 75
Saturday 03 Feb 2024 - 20:00 HOUR
Schouwburg Kunstmin, Dordrecht
Addres: Sint Jorisweg 76
City: 3311 PL Dordrecht
Phone: 078 639 79 79
Friday 02 Feb 2024 - 20:00 HOUR
SPOT Groningen (Stadsschouwburg), Groningen
Addres: Turfsingel 86
City: 9711 VX Groningen
Phone: 050-3680368
Thursday 14 Dec 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Parkstad Limburg Theaters, Heerlen
Addres: Burgemeester van Grunsvenplein 145
City: 6411 AS Heerlen
Wednesday 13 Dec 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Stadsschouwburg Nijmegen, Nijmegen
Addres: Keizer Karelplein 32h
City: 6511 NH Nijmegen
Phone: 024-3221100
Tuesday 12 Dec 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Stadsschouwburg Nijmegen, Nijmegen
Addres: Keizer Karelplein 32h
City: 6511 NH Nijmegen
Phone: 024-3221100
Sunday 10 Dec 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht, Utrecht
Addres: Lucasbolwerk 24
City: 3512 EJ Utrecht
Phone: 030-23 02 023
Thursday 07 Dec 2023 - 20:15 HOUR
Theaters Tilburg, Tilburg
Addres: Louis Bouwmeesterplein 1
City: 5038 TN Tilburg
Phone: 013 543 22 20
Saturday 02 Dec 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Deventer Schouwburg, Deventer
Addres: Leeuwenbrug 2
City: 7411 TJ Deventer
Phone: 0900 3000 200
Thursday 30 Nov 2023 - 20:15 HOUR
Flint, Amersfoort
Addres: Coninckstraat 60
City: 3811 WK Amersfoort
Phone: 033 4229 229
Saturday 25 Nov 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Stadsschouwburg Haarlem, Haarlem
Addres: Wilsonsplein 23
City: 2011 VG Haarlem
Phone: 023 - 512 12 12 (keuze 1)
Friday 24 Nov 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Stadsschouwburg Haarlem, Haarlem
Addres: Wilsonsplein 23
City: 2011 VG Haarlem
Phone: 023 - 512 12 12 (keuze 1)
Wednesday 22 Nov 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Theater DNK, Assen
Addres: Weiersstraat 1
City: 9401 ET Assen
Phone: 088 012 88 88
Tuesday 21 Nov 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Parktheater, Eindhoven
Addres: Elzentlaan 50
City: 5615 CN Eindhoven
Phone: 040 - 2111122
Friday 17 Nov 2023 - 19:45 HOUR
Amare, Den Haag
Addres: Spuiplein 150
City: 2511 DG Den Haag
E-mail: communicatie@amara.nl
Thursday 16 Nov 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
De Lawei, Drachten
Addres: Laweiplein 1
City: 9203 KL Drachten
Phone: (0512) 33 50 50
Wednesday 08 Nov 2023 - 20:15 HOUR
TAQA Theater De Vest, Alkmaar
Addres: Canadaplein 2
City: 1811 KE Alkmaar
Phone: 072-5489999
Sunday 29 Oct 2023 - 15:00 HOUR
Theater Rotterdam (Schouwburg), Rotterdam
Addres: Schouwburgplein 25
City: 3012 CL Rotterdam
Phone: 010 - 40 44 111
Saturday 28 Oct 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Theater Rotterdam (Schouwburg), Rotterdam
Addres: Schouwburgplein 25
City: 3012 CL Rotterdam
Phone: 010 - 40 44 111
Friday 27 Oct 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Theater Rotterdam (Schouwburg), Rotterdam
Addres: Schouwburgplein 25
City: 3012 CL Rotterdam
Phone: 010 - 40 44 111
Thursday 26 Oct 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Theater Rotterdam (Schouwburg), Rotterdam
Addres: Schouwburgplein 25
City: 3012 CL Rotterdam
Phone: 010 - 40 44 111
Friday 20 Oct 2023 - 20:00 HOUR
Theater aan de Schie, Schiedam
Addres: Stadserf 1
City: 3112 DZ Schiedam
Phone: 010-2467467
The performance lasts 90 minutes
The music is sung in Russian, with surtitles in Dutch and English
Read the program booklet or the translations of the sung texts