Tetractys - The Art of Fugue in rehearsal (The Royal Ballet)

Watch Wayne McGregor rehearse his latest work for The Royal Ballet with dancers Lauren Cuthbertson, Eric Underwood, Natalia Osipova and Edward Watson. Piano - Kate Shipway Discussions of J.S. Bach s The Art of Fugue often explore the intricacies of its structure, and some even suggest that the work was influenced by the Pythagorean theory of numbers -- in particular the pyramidal shape of the tetractys. These ideas inspired Wayne McGregor and Tauba Auerbach, whose choreography and designs for Tetractys --The Art of Fugue reflect the complex geometry of Bach s music. However, while it is fascinating to explore these links, McGregor is keen that the audience see the oneness of his new ballet. In Tetractys, the combination of music, dance and design transcends the codes that fused them together; creating a new, abstract work of art. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk