Claire Cunningham dances Gustav Mahler: radical reworkings by an exceptional choreographer

A radical reworking of Mahler's epic Symphony No. 6

The opening bars of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 6 are among the most instantly recognisable in classical music. Yet in Claire Cunningham's new work, they are transformed into something altogether more unsettling.

Cunningham's "Forgeries of Memory" is a radical reworking of Mahler's epic symphony, one that explores the composer's complex relationship with his Jewish heritage.

Cunningham's groundbreaking choreography

Cunningham is one of the most innovative and groundbreaking choreographers working today. Her work is characterised by its physicality, its emotional intensity and its use of found movement.

In "Forgeries of Memory", Cunningham uses Mahler's music as a starting point for her own exploration of memory, loss and identity.

A powerful and moving work

The result is a powerful and moving work that is both a tribute to Mahler and a unique and personal statement from Cunningham.

"Forgeries of Memory" is a must-see for anyone interested in dance, music or the work of Claire Cunningham.

Background on Claire Cunningham

Claire Cunningham is a British choreographer and dancer who has been creating work for over 20 years. She is known for her distinctive style, which combines elements of ballet, contemporary dance and improvisation.

Cunningham's work has been performed all over the world, and she has received numerous awards for her choreography, including the prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production.

Background on Gustav Mahler

Gustav Mahler was an Austrian composer who lived from 1860 to 1911. He is considered one of the most important composers of the late Romantic period, and his symphonies are among the most popular and frequently performed works in the classical repertoire.

Mahler's music is often characterised by its emotional intensity, its use of large orchestras and its incorporation of folk and popular melodies.