“Ötzi” Ritual Dance, by composer Jean-François Michel, is a work full of humor, imagination, and musical freedom. Inspired by the famous prehistoric mummy found in the Alps, Ötzi, it playfully imagines what he might have felt upon discovering his own voice. Beyond this whimsical idea, the piece is primarily an invitation for performers to express themselves freely. It encourages total abandon, where energy and creativity take precedence over strict rules. Moments of ritual intensity alternate wi...