Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui & Capilla Flamenca - Les Ballets C. de la B.

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui produced his first choregraphy 'Rien de Rien' in 2000, as a member of the artistic core group of Alain Platel's ensemble 'Les Ballets C. de la B.', in collaboration with Roel Dieltiens. They hit the bulls-eye. In 'Foi' this Antwerp Fleming of Moroccan descent, continues the dialogue between music and dance, now supported by Capilla Flamenca. This music ensemble interprets the music of Fourteenth century Ars nova period - typified by polyphony and very complex rhythmics -, combined with the oral traditions of rural songs. Point of departure of 'Foi' is the question of the impact of faith, tradition and heritage. The performance draws on the improvisational talents of eighteen dancers, singers and musicians to develop the story. They all come from different cultural backgrounds. In musical terms, 'Foi' evolves from a deep, earthy sound into one of a transparent, ethereal quality of typical Eastern serenity. The images that the dancers conjure up are on the other hand, almost 'orphic' in character, presenting not the Greek underworld, but drawing on the collective experience of the world in its most contemporary and current affliction.