The Wind Tree Work by Fernando Melo Staged at AKM

The production titled The Wind Tree, prepared by choreographer Fernando Melo for the Danish Dance Theatre, was brought back to the stage at the Atatürk Cultural Center by MDTistanbul, the modern dance company within the body of the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet.

Inspired by the world of Danish painter Vilhelm Hammershoi, the light and stage design of the work bear the signature of Raphael Solholm, the costume design bears Maria Ipsen, and the stage design bears Raphael Solholm and Fernando Melo. The music recording of the production was made by Copenhagen Phil, while its sound design was carried out by Rafael Canete Fernandez.

Handan Uzal Dündar, Programming Manager of the Istanbul Theatre Festival, stated that preparations have been ongoing for two and a half years with the aim of leaving a special and lasting work for the 30th anniversary of the festival. It was announced that the work, with its structure intertwined with decor, illusion, and music, will be staged for two seasons and will also take place in the İDOB program in 2027.