Ballet Preljocaj

And then, one thousand years of peace (2010)Choreography by Angelin PreljocajMusic by Laurent Garnier

After stunning Minnesota audiences with a lush interpretation of Snow White in 2012, Ballet Preljocaj brings And then, one thousand years of peace, another epic work inspired by visions of the Apocalypse in the Book of Revelations, created in collaboration with the Bolshoi Theatre. Visionary choreographer Angelin Preljocaj masterfully evokes what is nestled in the innermost recesses of our existence, rather than prophesizing about compulsive waves of catastrophe, irreparable destruction, or the imminent end of the world. The use of intricate scenography and props such as chains, mirrors, and flags, as well as the frequent costume changes, lend the piece an abstract theatricality. Preljocaj uses these tools to unveil elements of our everyday modern rituals in unexpected ways.

U of M Institute for Advanced Study and Religious Studies PresentRe-imagining Revelation: A Thousand Years Of Peace In Art, Text, and DanceFree Panel DiscussionWed, Oct 30 4:00 - 5:30 pmNolte Center, U of M East Bank CampusBallet Preljocaj's And then, one thousand years of peace takes inspiration from the vision of apocalypse conjured by St John in the biblical Book of Revelation.Panelists:Sam Johnson, Artist, DancemakerPhilip Sellew, Classical and Near Eastern StudiesJohn Watkins, EnglishModerated by Jeanne Kilde, Director, Religious Studies ProgramPreviewWed, Oct 30, 6:15 - 7:00 pmSolera Cocina de Espana

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.