Section 13- Larbi sings Flashcards
How does each performer transition in to the next section.
Why is Markas position not as innocent as it seems?
Explain the movement this picture represents and its interpretation.
Khan places both hands over the mouth of Ibral and removes them slowly to the side. This could show the release of the spirit from the body or maybe the last dying wish of the man.
Explain the movement this picture represents and its interpretation.
Khan moves forwards to downstage by moving his toes then heels in a shuffling motion. This happens when the additional vocals are added and when the strings get louder. It looks as though he is floating because you can’t see his feet. Like from the start of section 10.
What happens to Khan once he reaches downstage?
Khan begins to have a fit as if the spirit is being exorcised from the body. Fast, erratic tremulous movements of the hands and body. This could represent the last fight to carry on.
Explain the movement this picture represents and its interpretation. Where have we seen this before?
Khan performs this movement in his solo, section 9. Khan, stood downstage, is relaxed over at the waist, right arm outstretched downwards. He places his index finger at his elbow and traces his vein down his arm and off his splayed hand. This could represent the last drop of blood leaving the body. Is that the point at which death occurs?
Explain the movement this picture represents and its interpretation.
Khan slowly stands up again and takes on the exact position of Ibral. This is similar to in section 4, Larbi’s solo, and section 12. This suggests that Khan has become an empty shell, his spirit has left and so he is no different from Ibral.
Explain the movement this picture represents and its interpretation.
Larbi picks up Khan who lies horizontally across his arms in a very rigid and stiff manner. This could represent the ‘rigir mortis’ setting in which is where all the muscles contract after death making the body go stiff. This treatment of Khan by Larbi is completely contrasting to the previous section which suggests the contrasting way that they longed to deal with the body compared to how the guards did.
What was the intention of leaving the stage like this? What happens in the aural setting?
The stage is left bare with only the two casts in a general wash of light. The back gauze becomes more transparent which allows us to see the musicians. This shows Khans influenece of the Japanese minamilist theatre and the space has been left for interpretation. It gives the audience chance to reflect and think about what they have just seen. The music playing for a while before eventually they also stop leaving the udience in an awkward silence. When is it over? When the dancers leave, music stops or when they come back on?
What does the curtain call show?
Reinforces the importance of the musicians throughout the work and the integral part they play. Very like Kathak.
