Triple Bill - Paquita / Four Last Songs / Beyond Twelve

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Event Triple Bill - Paquita / Four Last Songs / Beyond Twelve
Venue Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
First Date 12 April 1989
Opening Date 12 April 1989
Last Date 28 April 1989
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Sponsored by Telecom Australia
Paquita epitomises Marius Patipa's choreographic genius and is showpiece for the classic virtuosity of its entire cast. It is a ballet which exudes style, complemented by great technical skill and bravura.
Maurice Bejart's Four Last Songs is set to and inspired by Richard Strauss' Lieder of the same title. The simplicity of the staging and costumes allows complete involvement in the emotion of the music and the beauty of Bejart's unique choreographic style.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Ballet
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Maurice Bejart Choreographer Original choreography
Maina Gielgud Choreographer
Graeme Murphy Choreographer
Marius Petipa Choreographer Original choreography
Evgeny Valukin Choreographer
Ludwig Minkus Composer
Maurice Ravel Composer
Richard Strauss Composer
Noel Smith Conductor
Anna de Cardi Dancer, Ballet
Steven Heathcote Dancer, Ballet
Margaret Illmann Dancer, Ballet
Ulrike Lytton Dancer, Ballet
Lisa Pavane Dancer, Ballet
Hugh Colman Designer
Kenneth Rowell Designer
John Lanchbery Musical Arranger
Alan Oldfield Scenic Artist
Nance Grant Singer, Soprano
Deborah Riedel Singer, Soprano
Resources
Works
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Beyond Twelve by Graeme Murphy is described as extraordinary rich in choreographic thought ... a masterpiece. Set to Ravel's beautiful Piano Concerto in G, and brilliantly designed by Australian artist, Alan Oldfield, it is an exceptionally moving production.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Apr/May 1989
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection Australian Ballet Programmes
Book A Life of Curtain Calls
Event Identifier 114756