In a continuous effort to bring to South Florida the most iconic ballets of the Russian repertoire, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents a Tribute to Diaghilev, the art critic, patron, ballet impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes, with three splendid works that translate the spirit of the era.
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida joins the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Stravinsky’s controversial piece The Rite of Spring, with a new version choreographed by the company’s Artistic Director, Vladimir Issaev and performed by their magnificent dancers. The production utilizes diverse and unique special effects as moving projections by DMD Studios, with costumes decorated by artist Maria Rivas.
The program also includes Le Spectre de la Rose, a beautiful short ballet about a young woman who dreams of dancing with the spirit of a souvenir rose from her first ball, based on a poem by Théophile Gautier. The dances were designed by Michel Fokine and the music is Hector Berlioz’s 1841 orchestration of Carl Maria von Weber’s piano music called "Invitation to the Dance". Léon Bakst designed the original sets and costumes, which are the basis for Arts Ballet’s designs that have already been recreated at the ateliers of the Mariinsky Theater in Russia.
Finally, the show includes the ballet Petrouchka. Audiences will enjoy this very unique production with music of Stravinsky, costume designs by Jorge Gallardo, and choreography by Issaev himself. The Ballet in one act is set in the middle of a Russian Fair and tells the story of three puppets: Petrouchka, the clown, the Ballerina and, the Moor. All three puppets are commanded by the Charlatan, a sinister, bearded puppeteer and magician, who gives the puppets human emotions.
With this programs Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will introduce dancers Hirofumi Kitazume, Saori Morioka, Takayuki Asai and Lilian Hill performing the leading roles, accompanied by local and international dancers.
October Program
Tribute to Diaghilev
Broward Center for the Performing Arts Amaturo Theater
201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone 954.462.0222 | Toll-free 877.311.7469
Tickets: $ 30.00 – www.browardcenter.org
Saturday, October 11, 2014, 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 12, 2014, 3:00 pm
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street Aventura, FL 33180
Phone 954.462.0222 | Toll-free 877.311.7469
Tickets: $ 30.00 – www.aventuracenter.org
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 7:00 pm
Sunday October 19, 2014, 3:00 pm
The Rite of Spring: Music: Igor Stravinsky. Choreography: Vladimir Issaev
Le Spectre de la Rose: Music: Weber after Berlioz. Choreography: M. Fokine
Petrouchka: Music: Igor Stravinsky. Choreography: Vladimir Issaev
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida
15939 Biscayne Boulevard
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
www.artsballettheatre.org
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