Helene Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Ballet San Jose presents... THE FIREBIRD Maria Jacobs is the title character in Dennis Nahat's THE FIREBIRD THE FIREBIRD May 1-4, 2008 Choreography: Dennis Nahat Music: The Firebird Composer: Igor Stravinsky Scenery and Costumes: Ian Falconer Lighting: Kenneth Keith Danced to a groundbreaking score by Igor Stravinsky, this Russian fairy tale tells of a prince who captures the mysterious Firebird. To gain her release, the Firebird gives the prince a feather, with the promise of her magic intercession if he should ever need it. Little does he realize how soon he will have to call on her, and how many people she will be asked to save from the monstrous ruler of the enchanted forest, The Immortal Kastchei. When Dennis Nahat’s version of the classic story had its world premiere in October, 2005 it won rave reviews and audience acclaim. With three-dimensional scenery and dynamic costumes by Ian Falconer that range from the beautiful to the ghoulish, this FIREBIRD will wow adults and children alike with its passion, its drama and its magic. Presented with: MENDELSSOHN SYMPHONY Choreography: Dennis Nahat Music: Symphony #4 in A Major, Opus 90 Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Set to Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, “The Italianâ€, Nahat creates a memorable work (first performed by American Ballet Theatre in 1971) by showcasing his signature style of varied tempos and rhythms. An abstract, joyful ballet undertaken in the classical style, the piece progresses through four movements that culminate in a lively saltarello. DATES/TIMES Thursday, May 1 at 8:00pm Friday, May 2 at 8:00pm Saturday, May 3 at 1:30pm (children’s 1-hour matinee) and 8:00pm Sunday, May 4 at 1:30pm (full-length matinee) LOCATION: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Boulevard in downtown San Jose BOX OFFICE: 408.288.2800 40 North First Street in downtown San Jose Buy online at www.balletsanjose.org Group Sales: 408.288.2820 x 204 PRICES: $25-$82 (discounts for students, seniors and groups) NOTE: Pricing for the Children’s Matinee on Saturday, May 3rd is reduced. Tickets: $16-$47 Link to comment
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