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BE RGE N INTE RN AT I ON AL
FE STIVAL 2016
FR I CT I ON
F RICT ION
B E RG E N IN T E RN AT ION A L
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Powaqqatsi
– Life in Transformation
Opening show
mf
European
premiere
G RIE G H A L L E N
G RIE G SA L E N
DAT E / T IME
Wednesday 25 May
at 18:45
Thursday 26 May
at 19:30
DU RAT ION
1:50
OT H E R
A Conversation
with Philip Glass
Friday 27 May
at 16:30
at Litteraturhuset.
See page 99
Consert with
Philip Glass
Ensemble
(1969–1983)
Friday 27 May
at 21:00
See page 85
T IC K E T
Standard: 200–700
Under 30: 150
Festival Card:
30 % discount
A cult film with a full orchestra and
Philip Glass on stage.
The Bergen International Festival opens with
the second part of the film trilogy by Godfrey
Reggio and Philip Glass, which is based on the
Hopi word for life – Qatsi. The legendary composer Philip Glass appears in collaboration with
his own ensemble and the Bergen Philharmonic
Orchestra. Powaqqatsi designates something
which drains the life force from other individuals
for its own survival. This cult film from 1988
describes how developing nations are exploited by rich countries. Powerful and beautiful
depictions of work and tradition in African,
Latin American and Asian societies contrast
with portrayals of reality in western cities. The
film collage is accompanied by Philip Glass’s
rhythmical and characteristic music, inspired
by diverse musical cultures.
Powaqqatsi by Philip Glass (1937–)
Michael Riesman conductor
Philip Glass Ensemble
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Bergen Boys’ Choir
Bergen Girls’ Choir
Håkon Matti Skrede chorus master
Powaqqatsi (1988)
Godfrey Reggio direction
Philip Glass music
Supported by Rika AS v/Yvonne and
Bjarne Rieber
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