Events
English National Ballet
Saturday 05 Jun, 7.30pm
English National Ballet
Principal Dancers of the Company
Arve Henriksen trumpet
The Orchestra of English National Ballet
Gavin Sutherland conductor
Britten Young Apollo
Stravinsky Apollo (extracts)
Arve Henriksen New collaboration & choreography
Shostakovich Slow movement from Piano Concerto no 2
Arvo Pärt Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten
Adolphe Adam Giselle Act II pas de deux
Saint-Saëns The Dying Swan
Gershwin Summertime, The Man I Love
A glorious milestone in the history of the Festival. We are proud to welcome the principal dancers of English National Ballet in an exciting collaboration with the Norwegian jazz trumpeter Arve Henriksen, in an evening that blends ballet with contemporary dance, classical scores alongside innovative new music.
As well as showcasing the work of choreographers Kenneth MacMillan (Shostakovich), Balanchine (Stravinsky) and Derek Deane (Gershwin), we’re pairing the haunting, spiritual work of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt with Henriksen’s atmospheric music, collaborating for the first time with these dancers for this very special Abbey event. And don’t forget one of the most famous pas de deux ever – from Giselle – as well as the iconic solo Pavlova made famous, The Dying Swan, danced tonight in a fabulous, delicately feathered tutu designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. Don’t miss this unique highlight!
£25, £20, £15, £12, £8
Concessions available
Restricted views apply
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Venue information
Bath Abbey
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Bath Abbey Seating Plan
Booking Dates:
Patrons: Monday 25 January
Benefactors: Friday 29 January
Friends: Monday 1 February
To book for this event call Bath Festivals Box Office on 01225 463362
English National Ballet Website
Friends
Join our Friends, Benefactors or Patrons scheme to book for this event (dates above)
Click here or phone Ruth Knagg on 01225 462231
Dance: The Rhythm of Life
Stravinsky wrote there were two vital ingredients to music: melody and dance. There’s always plenty of tunefulness in our programming, and this year Bath International Music Festival has a special focus on the power of dance, particularly ballet: the romance and sweeping drama, the onstage glamour and backstage stories.
Mark your dance card, pick up your dancing shoes: this year is a treat!
