Pierrot Lunaire Flashcards
1
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Themes of Pierrot Lunaire
A
- Pierrot clowns
- Conflict of the trio + the resolution
- Loss of innocence + sexual awakening
- Ecstasy + Hysteria
2
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Styles in Pierrot Lunaire
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- Ballet
- Graham Technique
3
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Costumes in Pierrot Lunaire
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Ballet shoes, shirt, trousers
White=innocence
Make up= Pierrot Clown make up
4
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Set & Lighting in Pierrot Lunaire
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Scaffolding= moon
No other set= his isolation
Spotlight/white wash =moonlight & street lamps
5
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Aural Setting of Pierrot Lunaire
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● Dissonant Saprano- Sprechgesang
● A mix of singing and speaking
●Flute, clarinet, violin, piano, cello
6
Q
What was the significance of Pierrot Lunaire?
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● Challenged audience expectations
●Introduced change in movement style for the company
7
Q
What was significant for Christopher Bruce in Pierrot Lunaire?
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- His breakthrough performance
- Praised in being a “tour de force”
- Bruce’s choreography was massively influenced by Tetley
8
Q
When was Pierrot Lunaire first performed by the company?
A
1967
9
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Who choreographed Pierrot Lunaire?
A
Glen Tetley
