Unreal Estate – The Royal Opera, Stockholm

**“Unreal Estate,”** a commission by the Royal Swedish Ballet, premiered on 15 February, with a revival on 7 September 2002. Death metal band Entombed performed in the orchestra pit at the Royal Swedish Opera, integrated into the world of classical ballet. Pointe technique, 36 dancers on stage. Running time: 45 minutes. Sold-out performances. Reich+Szyber: choreography, set design and costumes; Linus Fellbom: lighting; Cecilia Roos: rehearsal director.

”Unreal estate”

Unreal Estate is a ballet in one act, with choreography by Carina Reich and Bogdan Szyber and music by Entombed. It was a commissioned work for the Royal Ballet and premiered at the Royal Opera in Stockholm on February 15, 2002. The performance was based on the contrast between two very different traditions: classical ballet dance and death metal. Entombed performed the music live in the Opera’s orchestra pit and on its stage. The opera warned in the program sheet about high volume and provided hearing protection for the audience in the wardrobes.

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