Themen-Talk
The Myths of Sol Invictus and Icarus
The discussion with the company will focus on dance as a «manifesto of life,» as described by Hervé Koubi, as well as its relationship to «Sol Invictus,» the symbol of the invincible sun.
For Koubi sees in dance a liberation from gravity and a triumph over death. Topics to be addressed include the solar myths of Sol Invictus and Icarus: the Roman veneration of the «invincible sun» and the classical Greek myth of the fatal flight toward the sun. Sol Invictus represents the radiant, infinite power of the celestial body, which stands in contrast to Icarus’ mortality and hubris.
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This season, selected performances will once again be followed by in-depth discussions with experts and the artists involved. The focus will be on the myths of the world. Myths continue to enjoy unbroken popularity. But is this justified? What do they tell us about the past, present, and future – and about ourselves as human beings? Myths are stories. Myths are untrue stories, lies, and deceptions. Myths are timeless truths. Myths are models that shape our collective actions and experiences. Myths are constantly being rewritten, based on playful and free variation, and are in constant flux. Myths can also become ideologies and thus dangerous. That is what the themed talks will be about. Freely adapted from Hölderlin: «Because we are conversation and learn from each other.»
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