La Chauve Souris: Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
Rome, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma — Teatro Costanzi
About the Event
Discover the charms of Roland Petit's ballet, 'La Chauve‐souris' at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma.
Based on Johann Strauss' operetta 'Die Fledermaus', Petit's ballet was premiered in 1979 by the Ballets de Marseille.
Ballet in two acts.
Program
- Johann Strauss – Die Fledermaus – Die Fledermaus, music adapted for ballet (Roland Petit)
Cast / Production
Conductor Alessandro Cadario
Ballet by Roland Petit
Supervisione coreografica Luigi Bonino
Assistente alla coreografia Gillian Whittingham
Scene Jean‐Michel Wilmotte
Costumi Luisa Spinatelli
Luci Jean‐Michel Désiré
Dancer
Rebecca Bianchi
Federica Maine
Alessio Rezza
Claudio Cocino
Michele Satriano
Orchestra, Étoiles, Primi Ballerini, Solisti e Corpo di Ballo del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma
con la partecipazione degli Allievi della Scuola di Danza del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma
Allestimento Wiener Staatsballett
Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, located in the heart of Rome, is a revered opera house. Remarkably constructed within just 18 months, it opened its doors in 1880 featuring a debut performance of Gioachino Rossini's Semiramide. Renowned for its exceptional acoustics, the building's design mimics a 'resonance chamber,' ensuring superb sound quality for an immersive musical experience. Architect Sfondrini designed the theater in a classic horseshoe configuration, while the dome features exquisite frescoes by Annibale Brugnoli. The auditorium itself boasts three levels of boxes, two galleries, and an amphitheatre, accommodating an audience of 2,212.
Johann Strauss
Johann Strauss Jr., celebrated as the king of waltz, stands as the most illustrious Austrian composer renowned for his dance music and operettas. Born in the outskirts of Vienna in 1825, Strauss faced familial opposition in his musical pursuits from his father, Johann Strauss I, a revered composer himself who wished his son to embrace a banking career. As a result, young Strauss secretly honed his violin skills under Franz Amon, who notably served as the lead violinist in his father's orchestra, while obliging his father by attending polytechnic college. In defiance, in 1844, he established his own ensemble, performing across various casinos and restaurants, despite his father's concerted efforts to stymie his son's orchestra from accessing esteemed venues and events. Nonetheless, these obstacles did little to deter Strauss's rise in Austria. Following the passing of his father, Strauss amalgamated their orchestras, broadening his musical influences through tours across Austria and neighboring nations. He, along with his composing brothers, garnered widespread acclaim for their refreshingly modern dance tunes. Strauss's travels also took him to the United States, where he led an unparalleled ensemble of 1,000 musicians. Until his demise in 1899, Strauss enjoyed immense popularity, his compositions resonating with vivacity, joy, and a deep appreciation for the natural world, capturing the song of water, the dance of wind, and whispers amid the leaves.
Address
Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Piazza Beniamino Gigli, 7, Rome, Italy — Google Maps
