Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Cafe Muller

Choreographed By Pina Bausch (05/20/1978)

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The piece Cafe Muller was first presented in 1978, and most recently presented in New York City, in February 2008. The piece is 30 minutes long and origional scenic and costume design were by Rolf Borzik. In this piece Pina "drew on childhood memories of the cafe her parents ran," creating a piece comprising of 6 individuals and their tortured interactions. The pieces are physically demanding and often involve the movement of the various pieces of furniature and doors crowded onto the stage. The orgional performers were Malou Airaudo, Pina Bausch, Meryl Tankard,Rolf Borzik, Dominique Mercy, and Jan Minarik. Music was composed by Henry Purcell.









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