Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Pie Jesu, 2020

One dancer symbolises life, the other death. The monumental and spiritual context of the cathedral gives the choreography a new life. On the background, you can feel the turbulent dynamics of Pieter Paul Rubens altar piece The ascension of Maria (16251626). The powerful piece with its upward motion, a tornado of light and movement, converses with Cherkaoui s darker, downward dance duet. Music: Gabriel Fauré Pie Jesu uit Requiem, Soprano: Annelies Van Gramberen, Organ: Conal BembridgeSayers, Choreography direction: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Dance: Nicha Rodboon en Philipe Lens Special thanks to the OnzeLieveVrouwekathedraal