liebs Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 When I was in Amsterdam, I picked up a copy of the schedule for next season, which I thought might be of interest. There are a number of premieres by choreographers whose work I don't know - they include Ted Brandsen (Carmen), Krzysztof Pastor (short piece and an evening length work to the music of Kurt Weill) and David Dawson. Hans van Manen is represented by 5 Tangos. Other full length works include Rudi van Dantzig's Romeo and Juliet, and Nutcracker, which is choreographed by Wayne Eagling and Toer van Schayk. There is a program called "New York Masters", which includes Robbins's The Concert, Serenade and Martha Graham's Acts of Light. A very eclectic repertoire and one that, I think, would give the company a strong artistic profile. Although that profile would not be that of a "classical company." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estelle Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 If I remember correctly, the Dutch National Ballet is one of the non-American companies with the largest number of Balanchine works in its repertory (so performing only "Serenade" next season isn't much). Also they seem to have a few works by Ashton (this season, they performed "Symphonic variations" and "Cinderella"- strange to think that it is in fact more than what the Royal Ballet will perform next season... ) Their official site is there: http://www.het-nationale-ballet.nl/new/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletstar811 Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 And here is an amazing video of Sofiane Sylve, who does 6 and a half perfect pirouettes at the end of it!!! Must watch! http://www.het-nationale-ballet.nl/new/mpg...hp4?mpg=s-sylve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 FYI, brandsen came to this position from west australian ballet, where he choreographed the carmen, and of course presented van manen's 5 tangos. also a work by pastor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 enjoyed the sylve video - thanks balletstar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vila Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 "On 16 and 17 May 2003 Het Nationale Ballet guests at the Théâtre de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, near Paris. The Company showcases Four Sections by Associate Artistic Director and House Choreographer Ted Brandsen, In Light and Shadow by Krzysztof Pastor, and Hans van Manen's Adagio Hammerklavier and a pas de deux from his Three pieces for Het. Both performances are already sold out! " Funny, that the website says that the performances are sold out, whereas the Théâtre de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines states that tickets only go on sale a month beforehand...I suppose they meant the subscriptions... but still, not a very good idea to put a statement like that on the site, one could have been easily discouraged ! Wonder if Sylve will be au rendez-vous ? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts