Kyiv Modern-Ballet «Regen & In Pivo Veritas»

Academic Theater “Kyiv Modern-Ballet”

Two one-act ballets with one intermission.

“Rain”

set to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and traditional music from around the world

Duration: 40 minutes

“In Pivo Veritas”

set to Irish folk music and Renaissance music

Duration: 45 minutes

Production and choreography by Radu Poklitaru

The evening brings together the two one-act ballets “Rain” and “In Pivo Veritas,” staged by Radu Poklitaru and performed by the Academic Theater “Kyiv Modern-Ballet,” where music, dance, and the choreographer’s distinctive irony reveal different facets of his choreographic vision.

“Rain” is a philosophical choreographic suite about the destinies of people involuntarily united by the same time and space.

Ethnic music from various cultures, together with preludes and fugues from *The Well-Tempered Clavier* by Johann Sebastian Bach, resonate throughout the performance like the voices of people speaking different languages yet sharing a common human experience.

The creative concept of the performance stems from Radu Poklitaru’s musical vision: universal human values unite diverse cultures, mentalities, and national traditions. At the center of attention are human beings, emotions, inner states, and the very flow of life itself.

The structure of the performance unfolds as a sequence of dramatic vignettes set to ethnic, vividly national music interwoven with Bach’s preludes and fugues. On stage, a community of people emerges who at times rush swiftly through space and at others seem to grope their way through the uncertainty of the surrounding world. From this human stream emerge duets, trios, and solo performances that reveal individual life stories. Once their narratives are complete, the characters are once again absorbed into the crowd, which erases the fleeting traces of their existence.

“In Pivo Veritas” is a performance whose title playfully reinterprets the famous Latin phrase “In vino veritas.” It is a vivid, dynamic, and ironic theatrical production born from the choreographer’s and performers’ unrestrained passion for dance. The performance unfolds in an atmosphere of playfulness, temperament, and subtle provocation, where any resemblance to real life remains purely coincidental, while conceptual interpretations, analytical reflections, and parallels with other art forms are warmly encouraged.

“The truth lies in love,” discover those who immerse themselves in the intoxicating atmosphere of this spectacular, exhilarating, modernistically bold, yet refined stage work, distinguished by the choreographer’s vivid artistic talent and the brilliant mastery of the performers.

The Academic Theater “Kyiv Modern-Ballet” is one of Ukraine’s most prominent contemporary dance theaters. For more than 20 years, it has been creating original ballet productions recognized throughout Europe and around the world. The theater was founded around the artistic vision of choreographer Radu Poklitaru. His productions have shaped the company’s repertoire and given it a distinctive creative voice. “Kyiv Modern-Ballet” has developed a distinctive artistic identity, known for its bold reinterpretations of famous stories, innovative stage solutions, and expressive choreographic language.

Drawing on classical literary, musical, and theatrical works, the theater offers contemporary and intellectually compelling choreographic interpretations.

Radu Poklitaru, the theater’s founder and chief choreographer, is an Honored Artist of Ukraine, a laureate of the Taras Shevchenko National Prize of Ukraine, a People’s Artist of Moldova, and a winner of numerous international competitions. Over the course of his career, he has created more than 40 one-act and full-length ballets, which have been performed on stages in many countries around the world.

Radu Poklitaru’s artistic style is characterized by dramatic precision, bold reinterpretations of well-known stories, and the exploration of themes such as freedom, memory, choice, and inner human strength through intense and emotionally charged choreography.

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