THREE CLASSICS, FIVE TANGOS
Three prolific and internationally acclaimed choreographers present their own interpretations of the classical idiom. Stanton Welch’s Falling is danced by five couples to the music of Mozart. Canadian-born James Kudelka will employ his distinctive choreographic style to create a new work specifically for company dancers. The piece will feature costumes by the Canadian designer Denis Lavoie. Completing the program is Hans van Manen’s Five Tangos, a unique mix of the power and sensuality of tango and the cool abstraction of classical ballet.
7:30 PM May 22, 24, 30, 31, 2008
2:00 PM May 25 and June 1, 2008
Purchase tickets by phone at 713 227 2787 or 800 828 2787.
Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets at a discounted rate by calling 713.523.6300, ext 409.
FEATURING:
FALLING
HOUSTON BALLET PREMIERE
Music: W. A. Mozart
Choreography: Stanton Welch
Costume Design: Holly Hynes
Lighting Design: Lisa J. Pinkham
LITTLE DANCER
WORLD PREMIERE
Music: Philip Glass, Symphony No. 8
Costume Design: Denis Lavoie
Lighting Design: Scott Zielinski
FIVE TANGOS
HOUSTON BALLET PREMIERE
Music: Astor Piazzolla
Choreography: Hans van Manen
Scenic and Costume Design: Jean Paul Vroom
Lighting Design: Jan Hofstra
Age Recommendation: at least 2 years of age
Performance in the Brown Theater at Wortham Theater Center,
501 Texas Avenue at Smith Street.
Generously Underwritten by Duke Energy, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, The Brown Foundation, Inc., and The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts.
Ballet: Five Tangos
Dancer(s): Christopher Coomer and Kelly Myernick
Photo by: Drew Donovan |
