RUSSIAN CULTURAL CENTER EVENT

Join Houston Ballet and the Russian Cultural Center on Friday, August 8 from 7:30 - 9:30 PM for a special sneak preview of Onegin, the epic love story that launches the company's 2008-2009 season.  

Who:
Houston Ballet and Russian Cultural Center

What:
Preview of Houston Ballet's season opener Onegin

When: 
Friday, August 8, 2008, 7:30 - 9:30 PM

Where:
Russian Cultural Center  
2337 Bissonnet (between Greenbriar and Kirby on the south side of the street) 
Houston, TX 77005
713.395.3301

Inspired by Alexander Pushkin's classic verse novel Eugene Onegin, choreographer John Cranko's staging of this epic love story is one of the greatest narrative ballets of the twentieth century.  Various artists involved with the production will discuss the rich history of this great work and the special challenges and rewards that it presents the dancers who perform the four leading roles.  Visiting artist Jane Bourne, who is setting the ballet on the company, will be a guest speaker, as well as principal dancer Amy Fote, who performed the leading role of Tatiana in 2005 with Houston Ballet.
 
Russian Cultural Center/Our Texas is a non-profit organization focused on expanding Russian cultural awareness in Texas. It is involved in organizing events for the Texas Russian community as well as generating interest among the American public in Texas.  For more information on the Russian Cultural Center, please visit their website.

Image:
Amy Fote and Andrew Murphy in Onegin
Photo: Amitava Sarkar