Works
Photo: Idan Glikzelig. Dancer: Tamar Sonn
I Capuleti e i Montecchi
Opera in two acts by Vincenzo Bellini
Libretto by Felice Romani
Conductor: Omer Meir Wellber
Director and Choreographer: Idan Cohen
Scenes Design: Riccardo Massironi
Costume Design: Edoardo Russo
Lighting Design: Bambi
Artistic advisor: Melanie Berson
Dramaturgy and Assistant Director: Raina Von Waldenburg
Assistant Director: Antonella Cozzolino
Assistant Choreographer: Ted Littlemore
Teatro Massimo Chorus, Ballet and Orchestra
Chorus Master :Salvatore Punturo
Ballet Director: Jean-Sébastien Colau
A new production of the Teatro Massimo di Palermo
Romeo: Maria Kataeva / Anna Pennisi
Giulietta: Marina Monzó / Francesca Pia Vitale
Tebaldo: Ioan Hotea / Mert Süngü
Capellio: Marco Spotti
Lorenzo: Gabriele Sagona
Orfeo ed Euridice
This exquisite opera follows the ancient Greek myth of Orfeo, a divinely gifted musician and poet, who moves the deities of the Underworld with the beauty of his music and poetry to lead his love Euridice back to the world of the living. This timeless story of love is directed and choreographed by Idan Cohen as a celebration of opera and contemporary dance.
Co-produced by: Vancouver Opera / The Dance centre, Vancouver.
C.W. Gluck, Libretto by Libretto di. Ranieri De' Calzabigi
Conductor: Leslie Dala
Director and Choreographer: Idan Cohen
Scenes Design: Amir Ofek
Costume Design: Evan Clayton
Lighting Design: Itay Erdal
Artistic advisor: Melanie Berson
Assistant Director:Racheal Prince
Assistant conductor: Jennifer Tung
Supporters: Canada Council for the Arts, City of Vancouver, Metro Vancouver's Regional Cultural Grants program.
Hourglass
A dance performance and concert creation set to the complete Piano Études of the celebrated Jewish composer Philip Glass, one of the most innovative and influential composers of the late 20th century, and choreographed by Israeli director Idan Cohen. This series of miniature études comprises 20 spectacular gems hidden within Glass’ body of work, performed live by award-winning pianist Leslie Dala.
Philip Glass' ability to reflect an abstraction of time, to tell a story without narrative, while showcasing a minimalistic, crystallized approach to rhythm, is enticingly relevant. Hourglass explores the passage of time with an ensemble of dancers of ages ranging from their 20s to late 60s, with a variety of body types and backgrounds. They represent a wealth of knowledge that needs to be seen, both as a response to current times and as a compelling elucidation of Glass’ intent.
This World Premiere of Hourglass was developed through an artistic residency at the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre.
Supported by: Canada Council for the Arts, Deux Mille Foundation, City of Vancouver, Metro Vancouver's Regional Cultural Project Grants program.
Take This Waltz
This world premiere evening of music, dance and stunning visuals, staged by Idan Cohen, celebrates the Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. Performers featured are Canadian bass-baritone Daniel Okulitch, described as “flat-out brilliant” by Opera News, dancer/musician Ted Littlemore and a classical chamber ensemble of Cello, violin, and accordion.
Georgia Straight:
https://www.straight.com/arts/music-of-leonard-cohen-inspires-idan-cohens-choreography-in-take-this-waltz?fbclid=IwAR0er5mlEsJny_VqE1Rmvn4Fr-SGEtlfgkcqDRtBQBzok9Oqi6eTF45hycQ
Jewish Independent:
https://www.jewishindependent.ca/celebrating-leonard-cohen/?fbclid=IwAR3ZP7XrraG1s_ZweSOVVthhVgMxZQmchta9PJ4HlBfr8RMn2M3W-Nq6Saw
Photos (In Order): Lior Noyman, Sydney Dance Company PPY- Daniel Boud, Ted Littlemore, Margalit Benari
Photos (In Order): Theo Bell, Flick Harrison. Performers: Leslie Dala (Piano), Racheal Prince, Brandon Lee Alley.
Archive
2023
November 22-28 8:00 pm
I Capuleti e i Montecchi
Teatro Massimo, Palermo, Italy
MAY 25 & MAY 26 , 7:30 pm
HOURGLASS & SOLO FOR ORPHEUS
SOINTULA, Athletic Hall, BC, Canada
MAY 27, 2:30 pm
HOURGLASS & SOLO FOR ORPHEUS
PORT MCNEILL, Gatehouse Theatre, BC, Canada
MAY 28, 7:00 pm
HOURGLASS & SOLO FOR ORPHEUS
CAMPBELL RIVER, Tidemark Theatre, BC, Canada
2022
Nov 23, 7:30pm, Nov 24, 4:00pm, Nov 25, 7:30pm, Nov 26, 7:30pm, Nov 27, 4:00pm
TAKE THIS WALTZ
Pacific Opera victoria, Baumann Centre,BC, Canada
November 5-6, 2022 at 8pm
HOURGLASS
Chutzpah Festival
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, Vancouver, Canada.
September 10 & 11, 8:00 PM PST
TAKE THIS WALTZ
Celebrating the Music of Leonard Cohen, The Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Jan 27, 12:00 Noon
DISCOVER DANCE!
The Scotiabank Dance Centre 677 Davie St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2021
December 4, 7:30 PM & December 5, 2:00 PM
ORFEO ED EURIDICE
The Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
November 16 & 18 at 7pm
SOLO FOR ORPHEUS
Chutzpah! Festival, The Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, 950 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada