 Event |
Stravinsky Selection
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| Venue |
Tour, New Zealand |
| First Date |
20 May 2011 |
| Last Date |
9 June 2011 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
Three short ballets. Music by Stravinsky. Milagros (de Frutos) set to the earthy and raw score of The Rite of Spring, which portrayed a pagan sacrifice. Dancers link in a strange circle dance; they limp, flinch in spasms, parade proudly their full white shirts hoisted to the thigh. One is chosen, and the is flung repeatedly into the air, falling for traction. Satisfied with Great Success (McMillan) pays homage to the composer in brief film footage. Makes full use of the eclectic score of Scenes de Ballet with fast-moving scenes where legs arc, arms whip and bodies curve and shift in and out of lightning-quick off-angle poses. Petrouchka - Kerr's Michel Fokine-derived choreography. Three puppets are brought to life by their master. |
| Primary Genre |
Dance
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| Secondary Genre |
Ballet
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Further Information |
Boyce's design for Petroushka is after Alexandre Benois. Kren walker designed Satisfied with Great Success. Javier de Frutos designed Milagros. (Brochure). St James Theatre Wellington 20 - 22 May; ASB Theatre, Aotea centre, Auckland 25 - 28 May; Municipal theatre Napier 31 May - 1 June; Civic Theatre Invercargill 8 - 9 June 2011.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
202481 |
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