The figure of Scheherazade, inspired by the legendary “The Arabian Nights”, continues to be an inexhaustible source for world art. After the famous symphonic suite by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and the first ballet by Mikhail Fokine in 1910, choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti reinterprets this iconic figure with a new original production for the Czech National Ballet.
In this version, Bigonzetti pays particular attention to the dualism between the protagonists, King Shahriyar and Scheherazade, exploring the conflict, delicate balance, and authentic relationship between the masculine and feminine principles.
OOOPStudio, together with Carlo Cerri, curated the video scenography, reinterpreting the story with a contemporary approach. Through the use of technology, the studio transformed the scene into a poetic and dynamic environment, capable of evolving and adapting to the emotions and narrative movements of the choreography. Each projection was conceived as a visual extension of the story, creating atmospheres that range from the mystical to the dramatic, from inner conflict to reconciliation. The environments transform fluidly, moving from desert landscapes and dreamlike spaces to intricate abstract geometries, emphasizing the contrasts between King Shahriyar’s power and Scheherazade’s intellectual strength.