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Wilson's 'Moby Dick': A Final, Ethereal Transmission
1 May
Summary
- Robert Wilson's final work, 'Moby Dick', is a musical adaptation.
- Anna Calvi composed the music for this avant-garde production.
- The show runs for a limited time at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Robert Wilson's "Moby Dick," a musical adaptation of Herman Melville's classic, is currently being presented at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. This production represents the acclaimed avant-garde director's final fully realized artistic work.
Composed with music by British singer-songwriter Anna Calvi, the show is noted for its accessibility compared to Wilson's earlier, more lengthy pieces. The adaptation, directed and designed by Wilson, strips the narrative to its core elements, featuring visually arresting design reminiscent of German Expressionist film.
Wilson's signature theatrical style is evident, with exaggerated movements, stark imagery, and a unique use of lighting and video to transform the stage into an otherworldly space. The production runs through May 3rd, offering a limited opportunity to experience Wilson's distinctive artistic universe.
This iteration of "Moby Dick" is only 100 minutes long, a contrast to Wilson's four-hour masterpiece "Einstein on the Beach" from 1976. The production is a half-German, half-English musical, featuring a score that blends palatable guitar-rock with elements of hornpipe and shanty.
