L’Altra Meta del Cielo

Martha Clarke | Contemporary Dance
From the La Scala Ballet | 80 minutes
In l’altra metà del cielo (“The other side of the sky”), Martha Clarke, MacArthur “Genius Grant” winner
and vital choreographer, takes on an usual challenge – staging a dance piece based on the music of aging
Italian rock star Vasco Rossi, a man known for his drug use, racism, and misogyny. The resulting piece is
nothing short of magical – Clarke transforms his lyrics of hatred into a piece that glorifies the feminine
identity, rather than tear it down. This groundbreaking and unique work is presented by the La Scala
Ballet.
CAST
Albachiara Sabrina Brazzo
Claudio Andrea Volpintesta
Susanna Beatrice Carbone
Mario Antonino Sutera
Silvia Stefania Ballone
Fabio Matteo Gavazzi
And the Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company
CREATIVE TEAM
Choreography Martha Clarke
Music Vasco Rossi
Orchestration Celso Valli
Dramaturgy Vasco Rossi
Dramaturgy assistant Stefano Salvati
Sets Robert Israel
Costumes Nanà Cecchi
Lights Christopher Akerlind and Marco Filibeck
Performed on April 5, 2012.