A SIGH
Awards: “Most Innovative Choreography” Short Sharp Dance Festival 2018
Choreography: Opal Russell
Composition: Franz Liszt
Lighting: Matthew Russell
"A Sigh," choreographed and performed by Opal, is an exquisite solo dance work that intimately explores the interplay between breath, movement, and music through Franz Liszt’s evocative "Un Sospiro." This performance delves into the dynamic crescendos and subtle nuances of Liszt’s composition, translating them into a physical language that bridges the emotional depth of the music with the dancer’s bodily expression.
In "A Sigh," Opal's choreography intricately aligns with the ebb and flow of "Un Sospiro," capturing the essence of each musical phrase through a symbiotic relationship between breath and movement. As the music swells and recedes, Opal’s dance mirrors these shifts with an exquisite sensitivity, her body moving in concert with the crescendos and diminuendos that define Liszt’s piece.