The RDB at Copenhagen Gay Pride

[Syrene Hvid]

Principal Ulrik Birkkjær and soloist Alexandra Lo Sardo performed at the town hall square (Pride Square) in Copenhagen yesterday evening as part of the city's week-long gay pride celebrations. They danced excerpts from Manon and Scarlett's Viscera, both pas de deux they've danced together before. I'm really bummed I couldn't see it, especially Manon! Someone has uploaded a short clip of it (Viscera) to Instagram, though... It's a fun combination of the familiar costumes and RAINBOW DISCO LIGHTS!!! The music was live and provided by pianist Allison Smith who does most of the piano work for the RDB to my understanding. She played the entirety of Lady of the Camellias by herself last season, every night I attended.

[Helene]

Many thanks for the report!