Ambra
Ambra was a dance production by Icelandic Iceland Dance Company and Norwegian Carte Blanche, produced in 2008 and with choreography by Ina Christel Johannessen.
The production used original music composed by Kira Kira (also known as Kristín Björk Kristjánsdóttir), Hildur Ingveldardóttir Guðnadóttir and Dirk Desselhaus.
Information
(Objekt ID 11439)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | May 23, 2008 |
| Produced by | Carte Blanche, |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 8 |
| Keywords | Dance, Contemporary dance |
| Running period | May 23, 2008 |
Requirements to venue
| Blackout | No |
Ina Christel Johannessen won The Norwegian Critics' Award (dance) 2007/2008 for her choreography for Ambra.
"I say it the sooner the better: Ina Christel Johannessen is the winner of this year's Norwegian Critics' Award for dance for her convincing choreography Ambra with Carte Blanche and Iceland Dance Company. The production had its Norwegian premiere during Bergen International Festival.
What makes this performance so special is the way the volume is handled. The abstract, yet expressive movement expression makes this a symphonic work that will remain standing. With 20 dancers Ina Christel Johannessen has had the opportunity to choreograph in the big format. Seeing it again some days ago in the culture centre of Bærum Kulturhus strengthened the impression that Ambra is a monumental work in a choreographic, musical and visual way."
The complete speech can be read at the webpage of Norwegian Critics' Association (link in Norwegian only).
Source:
Norwegian Critics' Association, kritikerlaget.no, 29.09.2011, http://www.kritikerlaget.no/pages/nor/352-dansekritikerprisen_20072008_til_ina_christel_johannessen
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ina Christel Johannessen | – Choreography |
| Dirk Desselhaus | – Composer |
| Hildur Ingveldardóttir Guðnadóttir | – Composer |
| Kristin Björk Kristjánsdóttir | – Composer |
| Kristin Torp | – Stage design |
| Kristin Torp | – Costume design |
| Morten Cranner | – Sound design |
| Kyrre Heldal Karlsen | – Lighting design |
| Hildur Ingveldardóttir Guðnadóttir | – Musician |
| Cecilia Roos | – Choreogreographic Assistant |
| May 23, 2008 | Worldwide premiere |
| May 2008 – Griegsalen | New opening |
| 2008 – Store Sal, Bærum Kulturhus | visiting performance |
| Reykjavik Arts Festival | May 23, 2008 |
| Bergen International Festival | May 2008 |