Les Noces

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Event Les Noces
Venue The Opera House (1977-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand International Festival of the Arts 1996
First Date 18 March 1996
Opening Date 18 March 1996
Last Date 18 March 1996
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Les Noces is a choral ballet originally composed and written by Stravinsky and choreography by Bronislava Nijinska for the Ballet Russes in 1923. New Zealand choreographer Eric Languet presents a stunning new interpretation of this Russian wedding tale. The exhilarating score is composed for four soloists, choir, four pianos and percussion.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Music
Poetry
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Eric Languet Choreographer
Philip Walsh Conductor
Roger Wilson Musician: Bass
Bruce Greenfield Musician: Pianist
Philippa Ward Musician: Pianist
Margaret Medlyn Singer Alto
Jenny Wollerman Singer: Soprano
Richard Greager Singer: Tenor
Works
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme New Zealand International Festival of the Arts 1996 programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 157993