La Voix Humaine
by Nanine Linning
Concept, Choreography + Film Direction
NANINE LINNING
Director of Photography + Editor Ernesto Galan
JI YOUNG CHAE
DEREK DUNN, LASHA KHOZASHVILI,
RYAN KWASNIEWSKI, SOO-BIN LEE,
MOLLY NOVAK, BENJI PEARSON,
LAWRENCE RINES, MY’KAL STROMILE,
PAULINA WASKI
NATIONS WILKES-DAVIS
Dutch choreographer Nanine Linning’s concepts explore human emotions as well as aspects of cultural history and social criticism. Her close collaborations with internationally known artists and scientists are reflected in the broad spectrum of her projects including European co-productions, exhibitions, and installations.
“Written by Jean Cocteau in 1928 and set to music by French composer Francis Poulenc in 1958, La Voix Humaine gives an insight into the heart and mind of a woman having a final phone conversation with her lover who is leaving her for someone else. In her isolation, solitude, desperation, and despair, she must deal with letting her beloved go. Themes of isolation, letting go of a loved one, and farewell resonate with me and many of us in the times we live in.”–Nanine Linning
“La Voix Humaine feels like a surrealistic film noire dance for the twenty-first century — speaking to contemporary issues and experiences.”
Dance Informa
Music “La Voix Humaine” from Francis Poulenc with text by Jean Cocteau.
Original recording of La Voix Humaine, 1959, with Soprano Denise Duval and Orchestre National de l’Opera-Comique, conducted by Georges Pretre.*
*By arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes and Warner Music Group
Costume Design Shane Maxwell
+ Erica Desautels
Hair Design Rachel Padula-Shufelt
Set Design Benjamin J. Phillips
Lighting Design Brandon Stirling Baker
First Assistant Camera Paul Speziale
Behind the Scenes Videography
+ Production Assistant
Brian Pitcher
Rehearsal Director Russell Kaiser
Production Stage Manager Craig Margolis
Creative Production Kristin Carr
Head Carpenter Michael Higgins
Assistant Carpenter/Flyman
Michael Quigg
Production Electrician Jon Gonda
Assistant Electrician Kurt Illinger
Deck Electrician Lauren Scattolini
Head Properties Robert Siders
Technical Coordinator Jason Helias
Transportation Troiani & Sons
Chain motors provided by JCALPRO
The premiere of La Voix Humaine, choreographed and directed by Nanine Linning, is generously supported by the Krupp Endowment for Contemporary Dance.
Special thanks to Peggy Olislaegers, Kyle Patrick, the Poulenc Estate, Thomas Guggi and Patrick Marin.