Illumination - Immersive Ballet
Michal ROSA Rosicki
Published
Illumination – An Immersive Ballet where light becomes choreography and technology becomes poetry, exploring the boundaries between movement, light, and immersive sound.
Illumination was created in collaboration between Teatr Rozbark and RED PRODUCERS, directed by Alexey Torgunakow — former ballet master of the Bolshoi Theatre, choreographer, and movement director based in Paris. It is an international project in which Karo Glazer was invited by Torgunakow to compose the original score — written in immersive sound, designed not only to accompany dance, but to hold equal emotional and narrative power.
The composition followed a classical form, with an overture and intermezzos, yet every element was performed exclusively by Karo Glazer herself.Built upon the raw power of her voice — transformed, layered, and sculpted through sound design — the music carried both intimacy and immensity, allowing the audience to feel rather than merely listen. No other musician placed a single note in this work; every sound, resonance, and breath belonged to her.
From a technical perspective, Illumination was one of the most technologically demanding productions in RED PRODUCERS’ history. It required precise real-time synchronization of sound, lighting, and live performance — with advanced audio systems built to achieve a truly special-format, fully immersive sound experience.The integration of live dancers, light design, and surround audio demanded a custom-engineered setup, overseen by Michał “Rosa” Rosicki, who was responsible for the immersive sound architecture and real-time synchronization.
The premiere received an overwhelming ovation, and Illumination has since become one of the signature works of RED PRODUCERS — a project that perfectly embodies the fusion of art, emotion, and immersive technology.