OF AN ERA
Three talented choreographers. Three exquisite works. Three cheers to neoclassical ballet. Christoper Wheeldon's Carousel is pure romance, a whirling tribute to the Richard Rodgers iconic musical. Spanish choreographer Nacho Durato's first work, Jardí Tancat, is still considered one of his finest. Set to Catalonian folksongs, it is the poignant story of people who work the barren land. Concluding the program is Stanton Welch's Nosotros, a brilliant display of talent in a magical, star lit setting.
7:30 PM May 28, 30, and June 5, 6, 2009
2:00 PM May 31 and June 7, 2009
TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 4, 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:
CAROUSEL (A DANCE) (2002)
HOUSTON BALLET PREMIERE
Music: Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) and
Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960)
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Costume Design: Holly Hynes
Lighting Design: Mark Stanley
JARDI TANCAT (1983)
HOUSTON BALLET PREMIERE
Songs: Maria del Mar Bonet
Choreography, Costume, and Scenic Design: Nacho Duato
Staging: Nathalie Buisson
Lighting Design: Nicolás Fischtel (A.A.I.) (according to the original design by Joop Caboort)
NOSOTROS (2005)
Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 43
Choreography and Costume Design: Stanton Welch
Lighting Design: Christina R. Gianelli
Age Recommendation: at least 5 years of age
Performance in the Brown Theater at Wortham Theater Center,
501 Texas Avenue at Smith Street.
Ballet: Jardi Tancat
Dancer(s): Kelly Myernick and Christopher Coomer
Photo by: Drew Donovan |
