Bach Reimagined
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A Modern Twist on a Classical Masterpiece: Bach Reimagined
Calling all lovers of powerful movement and timeless music! Bach Reimagined breathes new life into the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, a legendary composer known for his intricate and beautiful pieces.
This innovative performance features James Wilton Dance, a European company renowned for its athleticism and grace. Imagine dancers with the fluidity of ballet combined with the dynamism of contemporary dance. Their movements will be set against the backdrop of Canadian cellist Raphael Weinroth Browne's electrifying performance. Prepare to be surprised! Browne's cello will transcend the classical realm, creating a powerful and driving soundscape with a heavy metal twist.
More than just a visual and sonic spectacle, Bach Reimagined delves into the world of Bach himself. Experience the passion that fueled his music, which he saw as a form of worship. The performance also explores the scientific revolution happening alongside Bach's work, with references to the groundbreaking discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton.
Bach Reimagined is a captivating exploration of where tradition meets innovation. It promises a unique and unforgettable experience that will leave even the most seasoned dance enthusiast amazed and inspired.
About James Wilton Dance
James Wilton Dance are the U.K.’s premier and most prolific small-mid scale dance company, touring world class work since their creation in 2010. Directed by choreographer/dancers James Wilton and Sarah Taylor JWD have won awards at the Bern, Hannover and Masdanza choreography competitions as well as the Sadler’s Wells Global Dance Contest.
Their 5 full evening works, Last Man Standing (2014), LEVIATHAN (2016), The Storm (2018), The Four Seasons (2021) and LORE (2022) have amassed over 300 performances in 15 different countries, reaching over 100,000 people in the process.
As well as their creations for JWD, Wilton and Taylor have created works for Scottish Dance Theatre, Bern Ballet, Opera Graz and Dance Theatre Companies in Münster, Giessen, Hagen and Braunschweig in Germany. Highly successful digitally, JWD are one of the worlds most followed dance companies on Instagram with over 190,000 followers. The company engages over 200 participants per month with their subscriber based Patreon classes, and have partnered with the worlds most popular digital dance platform “Dance Masterclass” to create both floor work and partner work classes for the platform, which have in turn reached thousands of people the world over.
“This is a profoundly human, beautiful and surprisingly optimistic work, full of the most stunning dancing.”
“My first encounter with Cornwall's James Wilton Dance and it is easy to see what all the fuss is about. Innovative and mesmerising.”
“There are so many perfectly poised moments that it is hard to write a review that can do justice to the consideration that has gone into this visually beautiful and satisfying work.”
“What an amazing evening of dance from this talented company.”