Ballet Preljocaj: Tribute to Ballets Russes at Versailles
Versailles, Versailles Palace — Opéra Royal
About the Event
A tryptic of three pieces by the choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, one of them a première, tribute to the Ballets Russes at the Royal Opera of Versailles.
Programme und Cast
Tryptic
Hommage aux Ballets Russes
Annonciation – Torpeur – Noces
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Annonciation
Premiered in 1995
Piece for 2 dancers
Angelin Preljocaj Choreography et scénography
Stéphane Roy (Crystal Music), Antonio Vivaldi (Magnificat) Music
Ensemble international de Lausanne / Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne headed by Michel Corboz Recorded music performance
Nathalie Sanson Costumes
Jacques Chatelet Lights
Youri Aharon Van den Bosch Deputy artistic manager
Cécile Médour Assistant rehearsals
Dany Lévêque Choreagraphy specialist
Performance created in residency at the TNDI — Châteauvallon
1997 Bessie Award for choreography at the 13th New York Dance & Performance Awards
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Torpeur
Premiered in 2023
Piece for 10 dancers
Angelin Preljocaj Choreography
Éric Soyer Lights
79D Music
Elenora Peronetti Costumes
Youri Aharon Van den Bosch Deputy artistic manager
Cécile Médour Assistant rehearsals
Dany Lévêque Choreagraphy specialist
Co‐production with Montpellier Danse Festival
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Noces
Premiered in 1989
Piece for 10 dancers
Angelin Preljocaj Choreography
Igor Stravinsky (Noces) Music
Les Percussions de Strasbourg et le Chœur contemporain d'Aix‐en‐Provence headed by Roland Hayrabedian Recorded music performance
Caroline Anteski Costumes
Jacques Chatelet Lights
Dany Lévêque Choreagraphy specialist
1989 commission for the Biennale nationale de danse du Val‐de‐Marne
Production by Maison des Arts de Créteil, TNDI Châteauvallon — Toulon, Alpha — FNAC, Arsenal — Metz, Ottawa National Arts Centre
Versailles Palace
Marvel at the lavish grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, a huge Baroque complex comprising a former royal residence, incredible gardens, spectacular fountains, and the Museum of the History of France. The complex stretches over 787 hectares and is a major UNESCO World Heritage Site. Restoration began in 1892, and although interrupted by both World Wars, among other cataclysmic events, continues today. Visitors should devote a whole day to Versailles, with its abundance of attractions. Deservedly, the most famous room is the Hall of Mirrors - a 70 metre gallery decorated with 17 huge mirrors that reflect the opposite windows and their garden views. However, the Royal Opera of Versailles is another of the Palace's gems. Its' wooden interior (painted to look like marble) means that the opera house boasts superb acoustics, as well as the finest décor. Treat yourself to the best of classical music amidst the opulence of this world-famous palace!
Address
Versailles Palace, Place d’Armes, Versailles, France — Google Maps