Pamela Moberg Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 I wonder if someone has seen the ballet "The Prodigal Son" - music by Hugo Alfven and choreography by Ivo Cramer? Folkloristic stuff, except for the ballerina role "The Queen of Rich Araby" which is danced on pointes. Link to comment
Alexandra Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 I haven't seen it, but do have a news bulletin for you The Royal Swedish Ballet will revive Cramer's "Prodigal Son" this year. Check their web site -- it's an interesting season. Quirky, but interesting. Their Swan Lake is billed as "a classical ballet, traditionally staged." I don't know if that's a warning or an enticement. And they have a program from the '50s (the Cramer is on that) and some interesting mixed bills. Not the usual fare. Link to comment
Pamela Moberg Posted December 3, 2002 Author Share Posted December 3, 2002 Encouraging about "Prodigal Son". Otherwise, I do not know... You know my feelings about updating classics - Hamlet in sneakers - Giselle in luny bin - etc. etc. etc. However, I think I will speak to Mr. Cramer first, and then report. Link to comment
Alexandra Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 Yes, I remember your posts on updating classics, Pamela -- and it seems as though this Swan Lake has NOT been updated. We'll await your report on Mr. Cramer with interest. Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 I haven't seen the ballet, but I've heard excerpts from the score, and remember photographs of the original production. It looked to me a bit like the production concept was based on a cross of children's pantomime and a stylized medieval mystery play. From what little I know, I'm intrigued by it. Link to comment
Pamela Moberg Posted December 4, 2002 Author Share Posted December 4, 2002 Mel, continue to be intrigued for a few days more. I am working flat out now ( end of term. finish of courses - I feel rather dead - in addition I am selling Christmas trees from my plantation). Now, there is work about 20 hours a day. Otherwise, applauds from the wilds of Sweden about your care of original titles etc. Link to comment
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