Can choreography capture the crushing weight of living in a competitive, impersonal society?
In short: Principal dancer Herman Cornejo explores the internal battle for humanity within a cold, modern world. This performance, set to Astor Piazzolla's Suite del Ángel, features a collaboration with the Catalyst Quartet and highlights the psychological toll of navigating high-pressure environments.
Debuting at The Met in May 2023, The Apartment is a choreographed piece by Herman Cornejo that examines the struggle of an individual facing inner demons. The work serves as a centerpiece of the Catalyst Quartet's 2022–2023 residency at the museum, blending movement with the quartet's arrangement of Piazzolla's music.
The performance, recorded on May 10, 2023, in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, features dancers Herman and Erica Cornejo. The production was supported by various funds dedicated to dance innovation and resilience through art, with rehearsal facilities provided by a partnership with the Center for Ballet and the Arts at NYU.
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