Melody of Balance

The Secret of Life A towering construction of bows and breathtaking sound graces the stage in this new piece from Berlin-based performance group Duo Viola. The eponymous instrument becomes an acrobatic prop; music and artistry coalesce into a dream-like world where aesthetics and harmony reign. This piece embodies the interplay of Yin and Yang, of masculine and feminine strengths, of rhythm and melody, of heaven and earth. These principles aren’t just the foundation for love and the origin of life, but also form the basis of music. The number twelve is significant as well, as it governs our organization of time: A solar year contains twelve lunar cycles, a day is composed of two cycles of twelve hours. The same goes for music, which is composed of twelve tones. In this way, the “Melody of Balance” is a metaphor for love, life and music. www.duoviola.eu