The first chapter of the show will open
with classical vignettes. It will highlight “Les Sylphides,” also known as
“Chopiniana” in Russia, a romantic dreamy white ballet that depicts a lone
danseur (The Poet) surrounded by his muses – white-clad sylphs or air spirits,
dancing in the moonlight. While there is no plot, its lingering music by
Frederic Chopin and lyrical choreography by Michael Fokine evoke the illusion
of ethereal weightlessness which characterized the romantic era of ballet where
technique is the focal point, especially the intricate pointe work of
ballerinas.
From this dreamy ambiance, the audience will
be transported to the second chapter filled with contemporary numbers, and
exhilarating rock and roll beats in the world premiere of Martin Lawrance’s The
Winding Road set to the legendary music of The Beatles. The young or old will
surely connect to the music and lyrics of I Saw Her Standing There, Here, There
and Everywhere, Something, The Long and Winding Road, She Loves You, and many
more!
“It has been a very exciting and rewarding
23rd season for Ballet Manila. It kicked-off with electrifying productions that
formed part of our “Tour de Force” and now we’re poised to close it with Deux,”
says Ballet Manila CEO and Artistic Director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde. “We thank
our audiences for their continued patronage and support and we hope to see you
all again when the curtains rise for our 24thseason.”
Don’t miss this newest and most special
double header! For tickets, visit www.bit.ly/balletmaniladeux.
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