Synopsis
"I try to think about choreographing the way an architect builds a structure."- Justin Peck
The tribute to Arnold Schönberg will close with two additions to the repertoire: George Balanchine’s Brahms-Schönberg Quartet and a new work commissioned by the Paris Opera from the rising star of neo-classical dance from across the Atlantic: the young American choreographer Justin Peck.
George Balanchine believed that chamber music was generally not that well-suited to dance. However, Arnold Schönberg's orchestration of Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quartet N° 1, op. 25 inspired him to create his first abstract ballet for the New York State Theater in 1966. This symphonic version enabled the choreographer to express his musicality and the complete palette of his creative genius. Following the four movements of the score, George Balanchine proposes four different styles and atmospheres with and elegant Allegro, a romantic Intermezzo and a lyrical Andante. The Gypsy theme of the final movement offers a dazzling final display of his talent.
Even though intended for something entirely different, Francis Poulenc’s Concerto in D Minor for two pianos and orchestra, composed in 1932, also seems to have been written for dance. Justin Peck proves the point.
Duration : 1h30 with 1 interval
Artists
Entre Chien et Loup
Creative team
Cast
- Saturday 02 July 2016 at 19:30
- Sunday 03 July 2016 at 19:30
- Tuesday 05 July 2016 at 19:30
- Wednesday 06 July 2016 at 20:30
- Friday 08 July 2016 at 19:30
- Monday 11 July 2016 at 19:30
- Thursday 14 July 2016 at 14:30
- Friday 15 July 2016 at 19:30
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Creative team
Cast
- Saturday 02 July 2016 at 19:30
- Sunday 03 July 2016 at 19:30
- Tuesday 05 July 2016 at 19:30
- Wednesday 06 July 2016 at 20:30
- Friday 08 July 2016 at 19:30
- Monday 11 July 2016 at 19:30
- Thursday 14 July 2016 at 14:30
- Friday 15 July 2016 at 19:30
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Latest update 05 July 2016, cast is likely to change.
Etoiles, Premiers Danseurs and Corps de Ballet
Paris Opera Orchestra
The Opéra national de Paris thanks Mr Karl Lagerfeld for his generous support.
Media
Access and services
Opéra Bastille
Place de la Bastille
75012 Paris
Public transport
Underground Bastille (lignes 1, 5 et 8), Gare de Lyon (RER)
Bus 29, 69, 76, 86, 87, 91, N01, N02, N11, N16
Calculate my routeIn both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €25 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
- €40 tickets for senior citizens over 65
Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.
Opéra Bastille
- Open 1h before performances and until performances end
- Get in from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 40 01 17 82
Online
Opéra Bastille
Place de la Bastille
75012 Paris
Public transport
Underground Bastille (lignes 1, 5 et 8), Gare de Lyon (RER)
Bus 29, 69, 76, 86, 87, 91, N01, N02, N11, N16
Calculate my routeIn both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €25 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
- €40 tickets for senior citizens over 65
Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.
Opéra Bastille
- Open 1h before performances and until performances end
- Get in from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 40 01 17 82
Online
Partners
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With the support of The American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet / Florence Gould Artists Fund
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With the support of AROP