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April 3, 2026Music Theory Spectrum

Re-imagining Bach in Hans van Manen’s Choreographies

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ATAmy Ming Wai Tai

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This article illustrates how van Manen’s choreographies provide alternative interpretations of Bach’s music, suggesting new insights into dance-music interactions.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore how Hans van Manen's choreographies reinterpret J. S. Bach's music through dance.
  • Analyzes neoclassical ballet choreographies by Hans van Manen, specifically Fantasia and Solo.
  • Examines the relationship between music and dance interpretations in Bach's compositions.
  • Discusses the implications of choreographic choices on understanding structural elements in Bach's music.
  • Demonstrates that van Manen’s choreography offers varied interpretations of structural articulations in Bach’s music.
  • Highlights how these interpretations can deepen understanding of music-theoretical concepts.
  • Shows that neoclassical ballet can facilitate creative engagement with classical music rather than simple storytelling.

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Amy Ming Wai Tai (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5dd55a333a821460bd89https://doi.org/10.1093/mts/mtaf019
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