Infra
Wayne McGregor's virtuoso choreography is set to Max Richter's haunting score in a complex portrait of human relations.
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Introduction
This abstract ballet delves beneath the surface to present a moving meditation on human interactions.
News and features
Wayne McGregor and Max Richter collaborate for Barbican installation
Duo present dance piece for the Rain Room.
Your reaction: Wheeldon / Scarlett / McGregor Mixed Bill
Audience tweets and press reviews from the opening night a programme featuring Viscera, Infra and Fool's Paradise.
New Ballet Works Syndicate launched
Supporters given opportunity to see work by Wayne McGregor, Christopher Wheeldon and Liam Scarlett develop.
Listen: Max Richter on Sum
Composer talks about his new collaboration with Wayne McGregor, as well as previewing extracts.
Urban Ballet: the inspiration behind Infra and As One
Find out more about the concepts behind the choreography.
Background
The title of Wayne McGregor's ballet comes from the Latin word for 'below' and the work presents a portrait of life beneath the surface of the city. McGregor continued his collaborations with leading creative figures and worked with the British artist Julian Opie to stage the work. Infra had its premiere in 2008 and was dedicated to Monica Mason 'in celebration of her 50th season with The Royal Ballet'.
An LED screen runs the width of the stage, along which there is a mesmerizing flow of Opie's walking figures. Underneath, 12 dancers move through solos, duets and ensembles. They are accompanied by Max Richter's elegiac score, which mixes melancholy string melodies with electronic sounds. The ballet contains many arresting moments: six couples dance duets in six squares of light and a crowd surges across the stage, unaware of one woman’s private grief. Throughout, McGregor exhibits the emotionally resonant and groundbreaking choreography that has placed him at the vanguard of contemporary ballet.
Credits
| Choreography | Wayne McGregor |
| Music | Max Richter |
| Set designs | Julian Opie |
| Costume designs | Moritz Junge |
| Lighting design | Lucy Carter |
| Sound design | Chris Ekers |
Related links
- www.youtube.com Wayne McGregor on Infra
- www.opusarte.com McGregor: Three Ballets (Chroma/Infra/Limen) DVD
- www.randomdance.org Random Dance's official website
- www.telegraph.co.uk Royal Ballet mixed bill - review
- en.wikipedia.org About Wayne McGregor, choreographer
- www.guardian.co.uk The Royal Ballet: Triple Bill – review
