Details

Scenes de Ballet - Frederick Ashton's Scènes de Ballet is a direct response to the elegant sophistication of Stravinsky's score. It was Ashton's favourite of his own works, and together with his Cinderella and Symphonic Variations formed the bedrock of what was to become the 'English style'. Steeped in the language of classical ballet, the work's striking designs feature crisp tutus, black velvet berets and pearl chokers which echo the Broadway chic of the late 1940s. Work Within Work - Created by William Forsythe, former director of Frankfurt Ballet, workwithinwork unites the dancers' classical discipline and experimental playfulness using Berio's haunting Duetti for two violins. The resulting displays of dance virtuosity shimmer in and out of the shadows on the beautifully lit Playhouse stage. Petrushka - The tragic story of a Russian puppet brought to life by a wizard's enchanted flute is given a twenty-first century twist by Australian-British choreographer and director, Ian Spink and Greek born designer Yannis Thavoris. Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes approx. Scottish Ballet website.

Cast/Performers

Sophie Martin, Claire Robertson, Tomomi Sato, Tama Barry, Adam Blyde, Erik Cavallari, Soon Ja Lee, Diana Loosmore, Eve Mutso, Paul Liburd

Creatives/Company

Company(s): Scottish Ballet, Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Choreographer(s): Frederick Ashton (Scenes de Ballet), William Forsythe (Work Within Work), Ian Spink (Petrushka)
Music(s): Igor Stravinsky (Scenes de Ballet), Luciano Berio (Work Within Work), Igor Stravinsky (Petrushka)
Design: Yannis Thavoris (Petrushka)
Conductor: Nicolas Kok