Vass Imre: MMXXV

MMXXV is a mysterious and sensual space where the performers submit themselves to the soft pulsation of the music with their unadorned presence. In a consensual relationship, filled with attention, lost in each other's gaze, supported by their breath. Playing with subordination and superiority, they gently and deeply scratch the surface. Without shame and shedding their inhibitions, they connect with themselves, each other, and their environment.

"Good evening!

This is the voice of Enigma.

We will take you to another world:

the world of music, soul, and meditation.

Turn off the lights, take a deep breath,

and let the rhythm show you the way."

These lines opened Enigma's iconic debut album, MCMXC a.D., released in 1990. Michael Cretu, a Romanian-born keyboardist, composer, and producer who emigrated to Germany, fled burnout to his home in Ibiza, where, in the solitude of his studio, he recorded his provocative and taboo-breaking album, which combines elements of worldbeat, new age, Gregorian, ambient, dance, and pop elements, touching on themes of religion and sexuality.

Thirty-six years later, MMXXV invites us to immerse ourselves in the energy of sensuality, where the audience can contemplate their relationship with intimacy, desire, and attachment, or their resistance and fears associated with it, in a sensual and safe space.

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The doors open half an hour before the start (7:30 p.m.), so the audience can arrive at their own pace and find comfortable seats.

Please note: Kókusz, the African king python, appears in the performance.

In Hungarian:

concept, direction: Imre Vass

choreography, creators, performers: Márton Gláser, Adrienn Hód, Imola Kacsó, Csaba Molnár, Imre Vass

lighting: Kata Dézsi

visuals: Imre Vass

costumes: Márton Gláser, Adrienn Hód, Imola Kacsó, Csaba Molnár, Imre Vass

Production partner: Katlan Group

special thanks to: András Molnár, Zsófia Lelkes, Luca Petrányi, Zoltán Vass

Supporters: Műhely Alapítvány, Life Long Burning, European Union Creative Europe Program, NDA Slovenia, art quarter Budapest, under500 festival, Artus, Ministry of Human Resources, Ministry of Culture and Innovation

Funded by the European Union. The opinions and statements expressed herein reflect the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Union or the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.