Leala Ekerold

Origins explores the journey of self-discovery and our enduring, primal connection with nature and love. Starting from chaos to gradually find harmony. The piece gathers choral pieces, centred on the natural world, love and aAection and interventions of soloists' folk songs from diverse regions and a duo of dancers guiding the audience and performers through the journey of disorderly self-realization.

The strength of a song lies in its ability to transcend languages and cultures. By returning to our essence – our origins - both musically and thematically, this project connects art music with traditional folk repertoire by the exploration of surrounding nature and those around us, embodying our deeply rooted human search for connection, harmony and love.

22/05/25 – 20h
Rif Theater - Deurneleitje 6, 2640 Mortsel

Concept: Woods Tonya
Conductor: Bardolet Casadevall Jofre
Staging and movement coaching: Ekerold Leala
Dance: Guevara Ellian, Op de Weegh Gaia
Coach: De Wilde Lieselot
Choir and soloists: Woods Tonya, Penzo Emma, Zhernosiekov Mykyta, Barton-Smith Emma, Istrate Maria, De Locht Wannes, De Kercadio José, Bispo Ricardo, Platteeuw Aline, Moortgat Klaas, Dehaene Anna, Jakaj Markela
Photographer: Woods Tonya