Last month, I posted in my other blog about the opening of Ballet Philippines' 42nd Season. Unfortunately, I missed out on Encantada due to unforeseen circumstances. I heard from a friend though that the show was sensational so I deeply regret not being able to watch it.
This month, I'll make sure to catch Inamorata. What's it all about? Please read on to find out more ...
Press Release:
Inamorata, Ballet Philippines’ second season offering, is the heart of its 42nd Season: Faces of Eve. Presented at the CCP Main Theater on September 23 to 25, 2011, Inamorata highlights this season’s celebration of the centennial of International Women’s Day by presenting the many facets of woman.
She can be a grand dame, who, even in her last breath, is still magnificent and a sight to behold, as shown in the immortal classic The Dying Swan. It is choreographed by Mikhail Fokine for legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova and set to the poignant music of Camille Saint-Saens’ Le Cygne. The piece will be in sharp contrast to the comedic love pas de deux from Harlequinade, to show the woman’s wit and whimsy. Harlequinade is choreographed by Marius Petipa to the music of Riccardo Drigo.
To show a sampling of woman’s strength, Inamorata also presents the bravura pas de deux from Flames of Paris. Originally from the full-length ballet set in the French Revolution, choreographed by Vasily Vainonen with music by Boris Asafiev, the pas de deux is now a standalone showpiece performed by the strongest dancers in prestigious ballet competitions around the world.
Completing the performance are fresh new works choreographed by the best Filipino choreographers: Ballet Philippines’ artistic director Paul Alexander Morales, BP resident choreographer Alden Lugnasin, former BP artistic director Denisa Reyes, DancePull Company artistic director Dwight Rodrigazo, Sydney-based choreographer Novy Bereber, 2010 Gawad Buhay winner for Outstanding Choreography Carlo Pacis, and Don Adrian Obviar, winner of the 2nd BP Choreographer’s Cup. Each one will render a dance sketch of their muse, accompanied by the heavenly voices of sopranos Rachelle Gerodias and Camille Lopez-Molina, among others.
The new choreography will also feature costumes designed by none other than top Filipino designers Rajo Laurel, Ito Curata and Jojie Lloren.
“The strength of ballet is that it highlights the fusion of all the arts,” says Ballet Philippines artistic director Paul Alexander Morales. “In this special evening where we honor women as the beloved, we are excited about the heightened experience of dance paired with beautiful voices and the cutting edge looks from our top designers.”
For tickets, visit www.balletphilippines.org or call Ticketworld at 891-9999, CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or Ballet Philippines at 551-1003.
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