ANDERSEN FOREVER
Odense markerer 150-året for H.C. Andersens død
Vær med, når vi dyrker H.C. Andersens værker i en storslået markering. Fra datoen for hans 150 års dødsdag d. 4. august 2025 og ind i efteråret, fyldes byen med spændende events.
Markeringen af 150 året for H.C. Andersens død giver liv til de værker, der fokuserer på liv og død, savn, minde, efterliv og udødelighed. H.C. Andersen oplevede i den grad berømmelsen i sin levetid, og han var optaget af, hvordan andre i samtiden og eftertiden opfattede ham.
Vi hylder skaberkraften og ser på døden gennem eventyret og kunstens forsonende linse. Publikum kommer på vandring i H.C. Andersen Haven og gennem store dele af museet, H.C. Andersens Hus. Undervejs møder de musik, dans, kunst og fortælling.
Performancen er produceret i samarbejde med studerende fra SDMK - Syddansk Musikkonservatorium og KOMA Ballet samt professionelle aktører. Odense Blomsterfestival og H.C. Andersen Festivals er samarbejdspartnere.
Det er gratis at deltage, men nødvendigt at booke billet.
OBS! Billetter frigives på H.C.
Andersens fødselsdag den 2. april.
Eventet gentages to gange under H.C. Andersen Festivals i uge 34.
Projektet er skabt med støtte fra H.C. Andersen Fonden, Øernes Kunstfond, Jorcks Fond og H.C. Andersen Festivals
NUTCRACKER | the nuts talent show
The Nutcracker production by KOMA Ballet, in partnership with Odense Symfoniorkester and international artists, takes place within the professional performing arts landscape that values youth development and in this context embodies the power of collaborations.
The production goes beyond contemporary dance; it is a cultural exchange initiative that believes that the exchange between artists who experience cultural diversity and plurality can add to the way we approach and make art. Selected prominent artists from Latin America come to join the Youth Danish Ensemble during the Christmas season, contributing their unique artistic perspectives and enriching the performance with a fusion of styles and experiences. This collaboration allows for a vibrant and dynamic reinterpretation of Tchaikovsky composition, blending classical traditions with contemporary influences from across cultures.
The project’s choreography is crafted by a highly respected choreographer who brings not only technical excellence but also innovative artistic vision to the production. The fusion of classical music with contemporary dance ensures the production stays relevant while maintaining the integrity of The Nutcracker's classical roots. This collaboration allows for a rich dialogue between tradition and innovation, offering both the dancers and the audience a unique interpretation of the beloved classic.
2024 SEASON | December 20th and 21st
MEN IN COATS
Men in Coats is a choreographic gem created by Tim Rushton. The work is danced to the tunes of the New York-based composer Philip Glass.
The piece premiered in 2010, a year before Tim Rushton was awarded the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to dance.
The play, originally created for Danks DanseTeater, takes the stage with a new and promising cast, who have the chance to work for the first time with the internationally recognized and award-winning choreographer.
Production: KOMA BALLET
Choreography: Tim Rushton
Rehearsal Manager: Caroline Rodrigues
Photos: Mijael Peredo
Men In Coats | KOMA BALLET + TIM RUSHTON er støttet af Odense Kommune, Kulturpuljen
8.LETTERS
8.LETTERS is the second work that takes the stage on June 20th, and comes to celebrate the graduating artists.
Created collaboratively by the cast, it's a work that doesn't try to summarize the cast's years with us, but rather integrate what makes sense to say before leaving. It is collective and collaborative in the most honest meaning of the word, from the proposal to execution, with tracks compressed by the dancers, as well as the visual material displayed on the scene.
Concept and Facilitator: Caroline Rodrigues
Producer: KOMA BALLET
Composition: KOMA CAST
Photos: Mijael Peredo