A critically acclaimed work by one of the world's greatest
choreographers, Jirí Kylián, Soldatenmis is a powerful all-male
dance set to the music of Bohuslav Martinu. Czech composer,
Martinu, wrote the patriotic and stirring score in August 1939 on
the eve of the Second World War. The work received critical acclaim
when it was performed by the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 1998 and
1999.
Credits
Seasons: 1999
Choreography: Jiri Kylian
Music: Bohuslav Martinu