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BERGEN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2017
FESTIVITIES kd
GRIEGHALLEN GRIEGSALEN
DATE / TIME Saturday 03 June at 19:30
Acosta Danza : Debut
DURATION 2:30 including interval
TICKET Standard : 190 – 600 Under 30 : 150
Festival Card : 30 % discount
Carmen with a Cuban heart , choreographed by iconic ballet dancer Carlos Acosta .
In the wake of his outstanding international career , Carlos Acosta gathered Cuba ’ s leading dancers and established the dance company Acosta Danza . In Grieghallen they will perform Acosta ’ s own version of Bizet ’ s classical ballet suite Carmen . The performance is a fusion of classical and modern dance , reflecting the rich and distinctive Cuban culture . The story ’ s universal and timeless themes are laid bare in a sparse and powerful setting with spectacular designs and lighting , accompanied by Royal Ballet Sinfonia conducted by Paul Murphy .
On this evening in Grieghallen , Acosta will also present us to other aspects of their unique combination of classical and contemporary dance . The company has associated with a stellar team of choreographers : Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui , Marianela Boán , Goyo Montero , and Russell Maliphant . Carlos Acosta himself performs Maliphant ’ s mesmerizing and intense solo piece Two .
Acosta Danza Carlos Acosta artistic director
Marianela Boán choreography , El Cruce Sobre El Niágara ( The Crossing Over Niagara ) Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui choreography , Faun Russell Maliphant choreography , Two Goyo Montero choreography , Alrededor No Hay Nada ( There is Nothing Around ) Carlos Acosta choreography , Carmen
Royal Ballet Sinfonia Paul Murphy conductor
Produced by Sadler ’ s Wells London and Valid Productions .
Made possible by Aud Jebsen
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