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The programme will feature three exciting and diverse contemporary pieces, opening with the UK Premiere of Zeitgeist, created for Royal Ballet partners Natalia Osipova and Edward Watson. Set to Philip Glass's Violin Concerto, the work is choreographed by Alastair Marriott and will feature other members of the Royal Ballet Marcelino Samb?, Tom?? Mock, Donald Thom. Zeitgeist will have its world premiere at Ardani 25 Dance Gala and will be included on tour as part of the Solo for Two Project. Tristesse is created by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Marcelo Gomes, who took his inspiration from French poet Paul ?luard. Gomes will perform in the UK Premiere of his piece along with Denis Matvienko, Joaqu?n De Luz and Friedemann Vogel. Tristesse was originally created for Kings of the Dance in December 2014. Finishing the bill is Arthur Pita's Facada, which was seen at the London Coliseum in Solo for Two in August 2014. Pita adapted the piece especially for Osipova and Vasiliev, from his original piece God's Garden. Original music and traditional fado will be played live by Frank Moon.The programme will feature three exciting and diverse contemporary pieces, opening with the UK Premiere of Zeitgeist, created for Royal Ballet partners Natalia Osipova and Edward Watson. Set to Philip Glass's Violin Concerto, the work is choreographed by Alastair Marriott and will feature other members of the Royal Ballet Marcelino Samb?, Tom?? Mock, Donald Thom. Zeitgeist will have its world premiere at Ardani 25 Dance Gala and will be included on tour as part of the Solo for Two Project. Tristesse is created by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Marcelo Gomes, who took his inspiration from French poet Paul ?luard. Gomes will perform in the UK Premiere of his piece along with Denis Matvienko, Joaqu?n De Luz and Friedemann Vogel. Tristesse was originally created for Kings of the Dance in December 2014. Finishing the bill is Arthur Pita's Facada, which was seen at the London Coliseum in Solo for Two in August 2014. Pita adapted the piece especially for Osipova and Vasiliev, from his original piece God's Garden. Original music and traditional fado will be played live by Frank Moon.

Cast/Performers

Natalia Osipova, Edward Watson, Ivan Vasiliev, Marcelo Gomes