Another Russian Ballet comes to Gaborone
Staff Writer | Friday July 21, 2017 15:11
The Stars of the Ballet Russia will perform a tribute to Rudolf Nureyev, who was slated as one of the greatest male ballet dancers of the 20th century. There will be a short film about the life of Rudolf Nureyev followed by the performance pieces.
The first act will be Walpurgis Night by Charles Gounod. The act takes place in Mephistophele’s estate where he is trying to divert Faust’s thoughts away from Margarita by offering him to enjoy in the goods and riches of the world.
Bacchus and Bacchante are at the centre of the scene and around them Satyrs are peacefully enjoying themselves. The beauty of nature is personified by Pan and the magical sound of his flute attracts Nymphs. The performance unfolds on stage full of the joy, festivity and the power of nature.
The second act will be excerpts from ballets performed by Rudolf Nureyev including a fragment from the ballet The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss and choreographic miniatures of The Swan, Baba Yaga and Melody, a pas de deux from the ballet Le Corsaire to name a few. There will be ten excerpts in all.
The opening act will be performances by children of the Botswana based ballet school Risa Ballet. This platform gives the children a chance to learn from and interact with international choreographers and dancers as well as perform on stage in front of an audience of this calibre. This allows the children to see the potential of an after school activity possibly becoming a career.
We look forward to giving our audiences magical and memorable performance. Please note that doors close at the start of the first act so we encourage all attending to be on time.
Tickets are available at OP Advertising offices, Plot 82, Unit 5, Commerce Park or call 3190317 and speak to Thandie. Reserved seating for purchase of 10 tickets and above only.