by ZINADA

“MUJE” means ‘untitled poem’ in Korean and also describes the ‘fog on a distant sea that appears like land’ – an illusion of the tangible and yet intangible. This idea of something infinite, vast and distant, which nevertheless seems familiar to us, permeates the entire performance by the duo Zinada. MUJE is in search of another new perception of harmony, a harmony full of dissonance that seeks to change our view of human coexistence.

 The structure of MUJE is inspired by jazz improvisation. As in jazz solos, the four performers search for an expression of their personality through their “instruments”, which is sometimes interrupted, overlaps, forms a duet and constantly transforms. Dance, live music and light move through this landscape of dissonance like jazz musicians, with constantly changing rhythms and movements. The performers remain as individuals and yet together they create something new, something cohesive.

 The piri and taepyeongso, two traditional Korean wind instruments, are a central component of MUJE’s soundscape. The instruments are deeply rooted in the Korean musical tradition and are inextricably linked to shamanistic rituals. In MUJE, this ritual quality is taken up not only in the sound, but also in the choreography/movement.

 In its exploration of coexistence through dissonance, MUJE becomes a metaphor for the complexity of human relationships. Can harmony only emerge if we recognize and accept the beauty in dissonance instead of trying to smooth over differences? In a multi-layered interplay of sound, light and movement, MUJE invites the audience into a space of discomfort and invites them to celebrate the unknown, the unsettling and the relentless search for a balance that may never be fully achieved.

Konzept: Jin Lee
Choreografie & Regie: ZINADA (Jin Lee & Jihun Choi)
Performance: Shin Hye Jung, Dennis Dita Kopp, Jihun Choi, Jin Lee
Piri, Taepyeongso, Sounddesign: Shin Hye Jung
Lichtdesign: Dennis Dita Kopp
Dramaturgie: Susanne Schneider
Kostüm: Kyongsool Bae, ZINADA
Künstlerische Produktion: Laura Manz
Presse & Öffentlichkeitsarbeit: Simone Lutz
Fotografie & Design: Christina Gerg
Videographie: Alex Taylor

Christina Gern

Premiere:
9. Januar 2025, HochX Theater und Live Art, München

Website →