Momentum
Classical, Contemporary, Cutting-edge
All-star gala featuring
New York City Ballet
Principal Dancer
Sofiane Sylve
Photo: Paul Kolnik
Three signature one-act ballets will demonstrate the astonishing versatility of ballet - from well loved timeless masterpieces to refreshing, stimulating and bold new work - undeniably something for everyone.
We are also thrilled to welcome international ballet stars, Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet Sofiane Sylve and her partner Tamas Solymosi to join us and perform a classical grand pas de deux for an unforgettable celebration of dance.
Paquita
Dancers (left): Jin Yao, Huang Zhen
Photo: Hei
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Premièred at the Paris Opera in 1846, Paquita was originally a 2-act ballet-pantomime with a Spanish theme. The ballet was exported to St. Petersburg and in 1881, Marius Petipa staged a new version of the ballet in his characteristic style to musical additions contributed by Ludwig Minkus. These additions, including Grand Pas Classique, Children's Polonaise and Mazurka, have become some of the most well-known compositions in ballet.
Paquita is an exquisite example of dazzling classical ballet at its finest - just as you might envisage.
- Choreography
- Marius Petipa
- Music
- Ludwig Minkus
- Costume
- Harvy Santos
- Lighting
- Wayne Wong
Clear
Dancers (left): Wei Wei, Faye Leung
Photo: Hei
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The choreography is explosive, fiercely danced.
The New York Times
Stanton Welch, one of the most sought-after choreographers of his generation and currently the Artistic Director of Houston Ballet, created Clear in 2001, shortly after September 11. He said, 'It was a time in all of our lives when we centered on what was truly important." Stripping down the process to its bare essentials, Welch created his ballet for seven men and one woman set to Bach's heavenly score.
As a startling contrast to Paquita, Clear is an almost all-male work. Welch's powerful command of movement is emphasised in this piece, giving Hong Kong Ballet's male dancers a perfect platform to demonstrate their dynamism.
Renowned for his sense of basic form, the fabulous fashion designer Michael Kors creates the simple yet chic costumes.
- Choreography
- Stanton Welch
- Music
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Guest Teacher / Repetiteur
- Clinton Luckett
- Lighting
- Based on the original design by Lisa J. Pinkham
- Costume
- Michael Kors
- Re-lit
- Wayne Wong
Night Light
Dancers: Faye Leung,
Brett Simon,
Chen Qing
Photo: Hei
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Eve Chan's pleasing witty There is a Table…showed genuine inventiveness and exuded sexual tension.
South China Morning Post on
Primary Moves
The Hong Kong Ballet's commitment to original new work sees the commission of Eve Chan - dancer and choreographic apprentice of the Hong Kong Ballet. Chan showcases her developing talent in the premier of her new work Night Light, following her pervious acclaimed pieces Falling and There is a Table…
Set to music from Arvo Pärt and combined with re-arranged music from The Sleeping Beauty, Chan creates a melancholy and surreal piece exploring the fine line between dreams and the real world. Alive with bizarre characters, absurd scenes and city soundscapes, Night Light unfolds a shadowy sphere questioning, 'what is real and what is nightmare?"
- Choreography/Set Design
- Eve Chan
- Executive Set Design
- Carmen Cheng
- Costume
- Bill Haycock
- Lighting
- Wayne Wong
- Music
- Excerpt of The Sleeping Beauty by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with re-arrangement by Ng Cheuk Yin, Other music pieces from Arvo Pärt, Joe Hisaishi and Ryūichi Sakamoto
Classical Grand pas Deux by Sofiane Sylve and Tamas Solymosi
Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Dancers: Sofiane Sylve, Marcelo Gomes
Choreography: Wayne Eagling,
Toer van Schayk, Marius Petipa
Photo: Angela Sterling
Photo courtesy of
The Dutch National Ballet
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…Sofiane Sylve, a powerhouse dancer, gets some highly tempestuous moments...
Financial Times
Best known for her exquisite signature pirouette and her spirited athletic style, Sofiane Sylve continues to make a lasting impression on audiences worldwide with her ever expanding repertoire. New York City Ballet's Principal Dancer makes a powerful appearance as our guest in this mixed bill production. Feast your eyes on a magnetic performance as Tamas Solymosi joins her for the stunning classical grand pas de deux.
Meet Sofiane Sylve & Tamas Solymosi
Autograph session
10.11.2007 - after matinée performance
Meet-the-artist session
10.11.2007 - after evening performance
Discounts:
- * 50% off -
- Full-time students, senior citizens, people with disabilities (Limited tickets for students available on a first-come-first-served basis)(except VIP tickets)
- 30% off -
- Friends of Hong Kong Ballet
- 20% off -
- Each purchase of 10 or more tickets
- 10% off -
- Friends of LCSD performing venues
- 10% off -
- Each purchase of 4-9 tickets
- 10% off -
- Alumni of HKU SPACE, Students of CUHK School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Alumni of HKAPA EXCEL, Staff of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Staff of universities
* 50% off is not applicable to VIP tickets
Patrons could enjoy only one of the above discounts for each purchase
- Audiences are advised to arrive punctually.
- Late-comers will not be admitted until a suitable break or the intermission
- The presenter reserves the right to change programme and artist
