Phénix - Mourad Merzouki

In Phénix, choreographer Mourad Merzouki sparks a dazzling encounter between past and present, pairing the soulful voice of the viola da gamba, a baroque instrument similar to a cello, with the explosive energy of hip-hop dance. Four dancers move in an energetic dialogue with this 17th-century instrument. Their movement weaves together history and innovation in an intimate and unexpected exchange. Revered anonymous French electronic composer Arandel adds electronic soundscapes that pulse beneath the baroque melodies, amplifying the contrast and creating a sound world that feels both timeless and brand new. The result is a work of pure alchemy, a performance where boundaries blur, genres collide, and music and movement ignite into something greater than the sum of their parts.