Bartabas will perform a tribute to his horse Tzar alongside violinist Lucile Boulanger, who recently won the Victoires de la Musique 2025, a prestigious French music award. The performance aims to reveal the deep connection between Bartabas and Tzar, highlighting the mutual listening and questioning they have shared over more than a decade. It explores how two bodies—human and animal—can become spaces for thought, challenging traditional ideas of performance and spectacle.
Bartabas reflects on this unique relationship, saying, "One scratches one's quill as one scratches a horse, with patience, stubbornness, putting one's heart on the table. The horse is the subject I place before the verb to act on my behalf. But is there a lesson he can read while I address him without the help of words?" He adds, "At the twilight of my life, I still cannot give up my dreams, and he is still here to fulfill them. You are named Tzar and will keep your name. I surrender and leave with your step toward other mornings of the world."
The performance is described as a humble meditation, where a man listens, questions, and allows the horse to choose its words to express its prayer. It is intended to be a reflective and accessible experience for audiences of all ages, with the show suitable for those aged 7 and up.
The show, titled Tombeau pour un cheval d'orgueil, will run from 2 October to 31 December 2026 at the Theatre Zingaro, a venue known for its innovative and experimental performances.
Bartabas to Perform Tribute to His Horse Tzar with Violinist Lucile Boulanger
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