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Dec 16,2007-Dec 23,2007 |
Luminato will light up Toronto again
Local and international talent part of festival’s second edition
By Alessio Galletti
The small, restless crowd cramming in the foyer of Mallet Theatre said all there was to say about the expectations for the second edition of the Luminato Festival that will light up the city from June 6 to 15, 2008.
“This June, Toronto will once again open up to the world, with a festival that brings together local and international artistic talents,” said co-founder Tony Gagliano.
David Pecaut, another of the Festival's co-founders added, “The second edition of the Luminato Festival will build upon the success of its opening season, to be recognized as a visionary, committed partner for local, national and international artists and organizations.”
MPP Laura Albanese spoke on behalf of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, explaining the value for all Ontarians of the extraordinary cultural richness brought about by this festival.
“The Province of Ontario is truly enthusiastic to be a part of this festival, because the cultural industry can do much for the economic growth of this city, of this Province and of the whole country,” she said.
Finally, Luminato CEO Janice Prince took to the stage. She described Toronto as a capital of contemporary art.
The moment to discover what Luminato 2008 had come at last, and the crowd was well compensated for the wait as they learned about the upcoming programme.
International artists presenting their works in Canada for the first time will appear alongside local artists, figurative arts alongside ballet, and classical music alongside graffiti art. With well-planned syncretism, the festival seems to lack nothing and fascinate all.
Five world premiers will include the "Mikel Rouse Trilogy" and the "Rocket and the "Queen of Dreams."
The latter is a show that combines shadow theatre, puppets, music and live performance in the recreation of an extraordinary journey through a child’s fantasy world.
The former is instead a triptych of works, presented for the first time together, by U.S. composer and performer Mikel Rouse, comprising a monologue inspired by Truman Capote’s book In Cold Blood (Failing Kansas), a video turning the stereotypes of trash TV into rock poetics ("Dennis Cleveland") and a show combining 3D projections and live performances ("The End of Cinematics").
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