Programme

«Se
Beneath The Skin by Lemi Ponifasio»

Gustav Mahler & Moana Pacific
Grand Auditorium
Fri

  • A black and white photo of a man standing in the desert
    ©: MAU
  • Duncan Ward
    ©: Hugo Thomassen

What you'll hear and see

The music

  • Gustav Mahler Das Lied von der Erde
  • Chants traditionnels du Pacifique

The artists

  • Luxembourg Philharmonic
  • The Theatre of Kiribati
  • Teataki Tamango, Arkitau Tentau, Bainrebu Tonganibeia, Gerard Tatireta,
  • Taam Barekiau, Ria Paki, Kahumako Rameka, Kawiti Waetford
  • Duncan Ward conducting
  • Fleur Barron mezzo soprano
  • Sean Panikkar tenor
  • Lemi Ponifasio concept, Artistic Director, directing, choreography, scenography
  • Helen Todd light
  • Alex Waghorn video

Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde

Enhance your experience

Artist talk

Lemi Ponifasio in conversation with Matthew Studdert-Kennedy

About «résonances»

A warning against maritime pollution and a meditation on life and what comes after.

This unique and thought-provoking event, devised by Samoan choreographer and director Lemi Ponifasio combines Mahler’s mystical Das Lied von der Erde with traditional chants from the Pacific region. The concert is part of the red bridge project, a joint initiative of by Mudam, the Grand Théâtre and the Philharmonie.



Commissioned by Philharmonie
Production MAU and Philharmonie