Les Brigittines

This is a concert. The concert of a pianist who tackles great composers: Beethoven and Ligeti. The execution is flawless, albeit mischievous. At times staring at the audience, sometimes striking bewildering poses, she challenges the gravity of the situation and the narcissistic importance of the soloist. Whether she is understated, writhing in the emotion of doubt, or carried away by sheer energy.

Joana Gama is a leading interpreter of the contemporary repertoire (Mompou, Cage, Feldman). She is involved in numerous solo projects and collaborations in film, dance, and theatre. The two pieces featured on the programme were devised in collaboration with Tânia Carvalho, choreographer and sister of the absurd and extravagance.