The piano takes center stage in Klavierstück (‘piano piece’), Magloire's very personal ode to his instrument. "The piano, this oddly-shaped piece of furniture and magical source of sounds, is so central to my life that it has earned the starring role in my ballet," he says. "Without moving an inch, it commands the stage by its sheer presence." To a vigorous score by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, two dancers surround the piano, dancing and carefully listening.

Choreography: Miro Magloire
Duration: 12 min.
Music: Karlheinz Stockhausen, Klavierstück IX
By arrangement with European American Music Distributors LLC, sole U.S. and Canadian agent for Universal Edition Vienna, publisher and copyright owner.
World Premiere: March 28th, 2008
Original Cast: Melody Fader (piano), Emery LeCrone and Emily VonneSoRelle

Photo by: Kristin Lodoen Linder