New Music, Dance and Video from the Computer Music Center at Columbia University
April 6th, 8PM
Williamsburg Art neXus
| kaspar--or
n(one) conceived by Katharina Rosenberger, Elyssa Dole, and Nina Hein |
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| Elyssa Dole, dance Katharina Rosenberger, music Nina Hein, director This piece is based on the character of Kaspar Hauser, a German boy who lived in the early 19th century. Kaspar was probably of noble birth but born out of wedlock; therefore, he was raised in isolation in a basement and kept from any human contact until adulthood. A few years after his release, he was killed... the murderer was never found. Imagining the world through Kaspar's eyes, we investigate the idea that what seems familiar and easy can suddenly become challenging and strangely meaningful. |
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| This work provides the audience with an impression of Kaspar's experience as he tried to make sense of the sounds heard through the walls and door of his prison. A small shaft of light allows the imprisoned child, isolated from human contact, to come to terms with his physical existence through confrontation with his body, hands, feet, thus gradually developing a sense of self. | ||||
| photos, Giovanni del Brenna | ||||
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