Genius Series and Beer & Ballet
Genius Series GENIUS!
George Balanchine is heralded as the greatest choreographer of the 20th century. His genius revolutionized classical dance and changed forever how we view this ephemeral art form. His influence on dance is often compared to that of Stravinsky in music, and Picasso in art. Now for the first time ever, by special permission from the Balanchine Trust, experience a cornucopia of brilliant excerpts from the legendary master in the intimate setting of the Sacramento Ballet studios. Here’s what you’ll see:
Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux
An 8 minute duet of lyric romanticism and technical bravura to a Tchaikovsky score discovered by Balanchine after having been lost for 50 years.
Tarantella
A playful tribute to Italy with explosive virtuosity to the infectious music of Creole composer, Louis Moreau Gottschalk.
Concerto Barocco
Sublime choreographic architecture to the 2nd movement of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Double Violin Concerto. Balanchine’s sophisticated musicality is perfectly reflected in his famous quote, “Hear the Dance, See the Music!”
The Four Temperaments
The Three Themes from one of Mr. B’s earliest “Black & White” ballets clearly defines his neoclassic approach to dance. The music, by German composer Paul Hindemith, was originally commissioned by Balanchine to play at home for friends and later adapted for the stage with ground breaking inventiveness.
La Sonnambula
A mesmerizing duet between the mysterious “Sleepwalker” and the “Poet” with music drawn from the Opera’s of Vincenzo Bellini and Vittorio Rieti. This rarely seen masterpiece is a breathtakingly beautiful and intense spiritual experience.
Stars and Stripes
Balanchine’s patriotic salute to his beloved adopted country. Set to the music of the “March King” John Philip Sousa, excerpts include a regiment of high stepping women, a military battalion of men, and a tongue-in-cheek duet for “Liberty Bell” and “El Capitan.”
Dates:
April 13 - 7pm
April 14 - 7pm
April 20 - 7pm
April 21 - 7pm
April 22 - 2pm
April 27 - 7pm
April 28 - 7pm
April 29 - 2pm
Sacramento Ballet Studios – 1631K Street, Sacramento CA.
Admission to these performances are by donation only, limited seating. Pre-purchasing seats highly recommended.
Generous donations ensure the vitality of the Sacramento Ballet’s diverse repertory.
Suggested donation: $100 to $20
To make a donation and reserve your seat, purchase online here:
For any other donation amount, please call: (916) 552-5800 x2
Beer & Ballet
Enjoy beer, wine, or soda as you watch edgy new works created by the dancers of the Sacramento Ballet themselves. See the dancers in an up-close-and-personal in a setting both informal and intimate. Many followers of the Company say that THESE programs are the ones that made them dance lovers forever.
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May 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 - 7pm
May 27 - 2pm
Where: Sacramento Ballet Studios – 1631K Street, Sacramento CA.
Tickets: $35
(Online orders will not be mailed. Your tickets will be at our studios for early pick-up, or at Will Call the night of)
