Multi-part ballet evening "Plot Point" by George Balanchine, Crystal Pite, Twyla Tharp Tickets

Semperoper Dresden, Dresden, Germany

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Important Info

Type: Ballet

City: Dresden, Germany

Ticket delivery: E-Tickets

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Overview

Similar to a theatre play, a film »plot« is divided into several dramaturgical units. In this context, the magic number »three« is a preferred pattern in libretto and screenplay writing. Thus, cinematic suspense is composed of exposition, confrontation and resolution. These sections are separated from each other by so-called "plot points". By presenting three different choreographies, whose common thread is characterised by the aesthetics of the neoclassical, symphonic ballets of the 20th century, the Semperoper Ballett’s new mixed bill will illustrate this guiding idea too.

The triple-bill opens with George Balanchine’s »Serenade«: by portraying ballerinas in floor-length light blue tulle dresses in a strictly geometrical choreography to Tchaikovsky’s "Serenade for Strings", Mr Balanchine’s 1935 work diffuses the atmosphere of the »white acts« as shown in classical narrative ballets. In this way, it bridges to abstract neoclassical ballet and new forms of body expression. This is creation is followed by »Plot Point« by Crystal Pite, who presents herself as well as her 2010 choreography at Semperoper for the very first time. Based on Bernard Herrmann’s score for "Psycho" (1960) – completed by additional soundtrack by Owen Belton – the Canadian asks what cinematic narrative can look like in dance today. US choreographer Twyla Tharp premieres with another creation by presenting her work »In The Upper Room« (1986). Accompanied by the commissioned composition by Philip Glass, the company once again demonstrates its enormous body control by performing not only ballet but also a variety of physical techniques such as boxing, yoga and tap dancing, and thus rounds off the ballet evening in this varied way.

History

Premiere of this production: 01 March 1935, Adelphi Theatre New York City, United States

Serenade is a ballet by George Balanchine to Tschaikovsky's 1880 Serenade for Strings in C, Op. 48. Balanchine presented the ballet as his response to the generous sponsorships he received during his immigration to America. The official premiere took place on 1 March 1935 with the American Ballet at the Adelphi Theatre, New York, conducted by Sandor Harmati.

Following a grueling year of touring, Tharp's company took a year long haitus, reassembling in May 1986. The first new piece they performed was In The Upper Room.

Venue Info

Semperoper Dresden - Dresden
Theaterplatz 2

Not only one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, the Semperoper is renowned both in Germany and abroad for the brilliant star-studded performances by Saxon State Opera as well as numerous international guest artists.

This is the home of the Staatskapelle Dresden, an orchestra which looks back on 460 years of uninterrupted music-making. The State Opera Chorus was founded by Carl Maria von Weber in 1817. Operatic history has been written here, with the Semperoper playing host to numerous important premieres, such as Richard Wagner’s "Rienzi", "Der fliegende Holländer" and "Tannhäuser". There is also an indissoluble link to Richard Strauss, nine of whose 15 operas were premiered in Dresden, including "Salome", "Der Rosenkavalier" and "Elektra". The small venue Semper Zwei provides space for diverse forms of music theatre as well as theatrical experiments, and is also the venue for performances of Semperoper Junge Szene.

The magnificent Semperoper dominates the Theaterplatz be-side the river Elbe, forming the centrepiece of the historic old city. The original building opened its doors in 1841, constructed to a design by Gottfried Semper which combined a late Classical style with Renaissance elements. Following a devastating fire in 1869, the citizens of Dresden immediately set about rebuilding their beloved opera house. This was completed in 1878, also to a design by Semper. In 1945, during the final months of World War II, the Semperoper was once again razed to the ground.

After a second reconstruction was successfully completed in 1985, the reopening of one of Europe’s most beautiful opera houses was celebrated with a performance of Carl Maria von Weber’s "Freischütz".
The dazzling interiors were painstakingly reconstructed by local craftsmen and artists according to original plans, with state-of-the art stage machinery and technical fittings in the auditorium. A modern annex was added to house the administrative offices and rehearsal rooms. Internationally renowned for its brilliant acoustics and incomparable performances, audiences from around the world continue to flock here to enjoy unforgettable experiences at the Semperoper Dresden.