One quartet, two visions of life and death

The Seoul Metropolitan Ballet celebrated its second anniversary with a double bill, "Death and the Maiden," which ran Friday to Sunday at the National Theater of Korea's Haeoreum Theater in Jung-gu. The program took Franz Schubert's celebrated string quartet, "Death and the Maiden," as its central motif, setting signature works by two international choreographers side by side: Christian Spuck's "The Seventh Blue" and Alexander Ekman's "Cacti." Though both works began with Schubert's music, the t

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the theme of the double bill?

The theme revolves around life and death, inspired by Schubert's 'Death and the Maiden'.

Who are the choreographers featured?

The featured choreographers are Christian Spuck and Alexander Ekman.

Where was the performance held?

The performance was held at the National Theater of Korea's Haeoreum Theater.

When did the double bill take place?

The double bill ran from Friday to Sunday.