Context: Harmony between the fairies brings peace to the world and this reconciliation is marked with a dance. Creating this dance in rehearsal was a truly collaborative effort with director, composer and movement director all experimenting. The choice of a minor key gave the piece a magical eerie feel and the steps and style of movement were firmly based on the characters' intentions. The resolution is all in Oberon's hands; he feels pity and hopes the accidents of the night will be remembered only as the 'fierce vexation of a dream'. |