Based on the Mexican painter’s iconic self-portraits and images Engelkes and Larsson together with the band make their own interpretations through a concert. The orchestra create a violent and sensitive cabaret atmosphere with cello, violin, saw, accordion and more. The repertoire of songs is a blended mix of songs by Chavela Vargas, Peggy Lee and Franz Schubert among others. Danish Karin Ørum has created costumes and a unique scenography that refers the different paintings of Frida Kahlo the concert is build on.
Kahlo – The concert from Republique Theatre Copenhagen on Vimeo.
