INSTITUT VALENCIÀ DE CULTURA - ASUN NOALES La mort i la donzella

In a contemporary revision of Franz Schubert’s string quartet no. 14 in D minor, a romantic composition also known as Death and the Maiden, and whose central theme is a girl who is about to die, Asun Noales uses dance to ponder on the transition between life and death and, above all, on the injustice of dying before our time. Produced by the Valencian Institute of Culture, it has won numerous awards, such as the Max 2021 awards for the best dance performance and the best choreography.

The lengthy career of the Valencian choreographer Asun Noales includes a large number of award-winning creations. Living in Elche, she created her own company in 2007, OtraDanza, which she has taken on tours to many countries. Some of her choreographies have been included in the repertoire of international dance companies such as Luna Negra Dance Theater (Chicago), Rigolo Nouvelle Circ (St. Gallen), Take Dance Company (NY), Passerelles (Brussels) and Una Danza Joven (Costa Rica). She also has taught dance classes at several international universities.

Choreography and direction Asun Noales / Performers Alexander Espinoza, Rosanna Freda, Carmela García, Eila Valls, Mauricio Pérez, Salvador Rocher, Eduardo Zúñiga / Music Telemann Rec (from the quartet “Death and the Maiden” by Franz Schubert) / Choreographic assistant Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, Carmela García / Lighting design Juanjo Llorens / Design and creation of scenography Luis Crespo / Costume Victoriano Simón / Video and photo Laura Antón / Making of Suica Films / Direction assistent Amadeo Vañó / Executive production IVC Leonardo Santos / Attached direction Arts Escèniques IVC Roberto García
Production Institut Valencià de Cultura

CONVERSATION AFTER THE SHOW: January 27 with the choreographer Asun Noales. Conducted by Beatriu Daniel (matinee show) and Ester Vendrell (night show)

INTRODUCTORY SESSION TO THE SHOW ONE HOUR BEFORE THE FUNCTION: January 28 (saturday), by Quim Noguero (cultural journalist)

[FRIDAY 27: Show at 12 pm with a reduced price to facilitate access for all, in particular those who require special attention]