Overview
6 Breaths is the second collaboration between Italian composer Ezio Bosso and Rafael Bonachela, set to a commissioned score by Ezio.
The work is divided into 6 sections. Each section starts with a solo piano mixed with the sound of life breathing, different lengths and themes, depending on the section. The main sections are played by 6 cellos and sometimes piano.
* First Breath (life breath)
* Out of Breath (breathless)
* Crying Breath (weeping)
* In the Same Breath (simultaneous)
* Under One’s Breath (whisper)
* Last Breath
“Seeing Ezio conduct First Breath, Crying Breath and Under One’s Breath is the most beautiful and engaging pieces of dance I have ever seen….if you imagine the cellos being the lungs and Ezio making them breathe for the first time. He took my breath away.” – Rafael Bonachela
Performance History
Sydney Theatre
19 March – 10 April 2010
Sydney Festival, Parramatta Park
21 January 2011
Sydney Festival, International Regatta Centre Penrith
23 January 2011
Creatives
Choreographer
Rafael Bonachela in collaboration with the dancers
Composer
Ezio Bosso
6 Breaths Concept
Rafael Bonachela & Ezio Bosso
Video Art
Tim Richardson
Costume Design
Josh Goot
Lighting Design
Nick Schlieper
Media
“The curtain-raiser, for six cellos and a piano, is a real beauty. 6 Breaths is an artfully abstract journey through the cycle of life but based upon breathing. Thoughtful, refined and musical…” – The London Times
“The collaboration between Spanish-born choreographer Rafael Bonachela and eminent Italian composer and double bass maestro Ezio Bosso is a match made in heaven.” – The Stage, London.
“Rarely can music and movement have been so perfectly combined.” – The Stage, London
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