The Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet - Forsythe / Ratmansky & Balanchine
The Mariinsky Opera and Ballet toured the world for many years under the name of the Kirov. Now Sadler's Wells is delighted to host this world famous company for the first time in the theatre's history.
Programme 1
Launching Sadler's Wells' Focus on Forsythe 08/09, the ballet company presents a programme of seminal works by William Forsythe. Steptext, set to Bach's Chaconne, is a series of duets performed by one woman and three men. Approximate Sonata combines five pas de deux with a thrilling score by Thom Willems.
The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude is Forsythe's playful twist on the classical style, as the tutu-clad ballerinas move with fearsome velocity. Completing the Forsythe repertoire is the magnificent In the middle, somewhat elevated.
Programme 2
The second programme features two of George Balanchine's timeless works - Apollo and The Prodigal Son – set to scores by two of the 20th Century's greatest Russian composers, Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev.
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Sadler's Wells Theatre
13 - 16 Oct 2008
Ticket office:
0844 412 4300
How to find us
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue, London
EC1R 4TN
Performance times
Forsythe Programme:
Mon 13 Oct & Tue 14 Oct at 7.30pm
Ratmansky / Balanchine Programme:
Wed 15 Oct & Thu 16 Oct at 7.30pm
Tickets
£10 - £49
Group Discounts
Groups 8+ 20% off stalls seats for most performances. more »
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