World premiere 14.09.2006
Architecture and Music are fundamental to Sasha Waltz´ choreographic work. With the interdisciplinary »Dialogue«-projects especially she concerns herself with the experimental and improvisational examination of specific locations such as the Jewish Museum Berlin or the Palast der Republik. With »Dialoge 06 – Radiale Systeme« the refurbished former Pumping Station »Radialsystem V« on the banks of the river Spree will be the site for investigation. The interrelation of music and dance plays also a major part in this work. 22 dancers, 24 musicians from Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and musikFabrik, and 8 singers from the Vocalconsort Berlin participate in this production. Improvised old music, new music played on old instruments: the encounter of differing genres is the base paradigm for this new production/performance venue in Berlin. The audience member is invited to survey the building - from outside and viewed from the water - for himself in the course of the performance, and to explore the halls and studios.
http://www.sashawaltz.de/a03.php?w=&ID=34&t=1&spr=en
Radialsystem V_Gerhard Spangenberg
The concept of dialogue plays a key role at RADIALSYSTEM V: the combination of apparently opposed concepts leading to a result that exceeds the sum of its parts is reflected in the architecture of the building - its balanced synthesis of old and new elements, as well as the house's involvement in the interaction of culture and economy. It is also mirrored in the artistic programs of the house, where early music interacts with contemporary dance, classical concerts are combined with new media and visual arts meet with live performance. The basic thought of the concept of dialogue is: openness instead of restriction. The potential of this idea is mirrored in the establishment of RADIALSYSTEM V in the diverse cultural scene of Berlin: within just one year it is well known as a place for innovative art performances of high quality. This success is reflected in the heavy demand of the venues by institutions from politics, economy, science and media to host different events at RADIALSYSTEM V.
The conceptual direction of RADIALSYSTEM V is closely connected to the structure and aesthetics of the building. Particular importance is ascribed to the architecture: It allows the simultaneous use of the facilities by artistic productions, venue hire and gastronomic services.
The building follows the principle 'form follows function', revealing a clear and simple use of space. Using the empty rooms as a starting point, all areas can be used flexibly and can be transformed as needed. For example, the entire building can be quickly turned into a temporary exhibition space, a concert venue or a dance labyrinth, and then quickly be rearranged in order to make room for congresses, trade shows, symposia, media events and receptions.
Starting with the original structure, Gerhard Spangenberg, the architect who took up the reconstruction project in 2004, was confronted with the task of redesigning the building so that the original facade would remain visible. Not only did the two halls have to be modernized, but the war-torn west side also had to be completely redone. Gerhard Spangenberg developed a concept that combined the historical part with a modern addition. The financing of the project was made possible by the investment group TELAMON Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaft. The west side of Radialsystem V was closed off with a glass extension and to the Spree side of the building a similarly transparent extension was placed over the former boiler room. Similar to the historical part of the building, this modern element was built with limited materials- concrete, steel, and glass- focusing on function and simple elegance. The new addition not only contrasts, completes, and complements the older part in its multifaceted, transparent and closed quality, it also triples the amount of available space for the entire building.
The building represents a successful symbiosis of old and new, and of tradition and modernity, its concept of dialogue serving as an architectural metaphor for the artistic concept of RADIALSYSTEM V.
http://www.radialsystem.de/rebrush/en/rs-radialsystem-v-einleitungstext.php
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