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Calendar of Events
March 8, 2010
Sleeping Beauty by Moscow Festival
Ballet
Legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet Sergei
Radchenko realized his dream when he brought together the classical elements of the
Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies in an independent new company, the Moscow
Festial Ballet. This sixty-member company will perform Sleeping Beauty. Journey to
an enchanted forest where good triumphs over evil through a single kiss. With
lavish sets, beautiful costumes and thrilling classical dance, relive the drama and
magic of your favorite childhood story.
April 10, 2010
Pilobolus
Pilobous mixes
inventiveness with humor and has thrived for more than thirty years. They employ
the laws of physics to create movements that seem impossible. They manage to flip,
swing, fly, lift, spin, and climb over each other with astounding precision.
Pilobolus dancers are among the strongest and most versatile in the business.
Oct. 2, 2010
The 5 Browns (Five Pianos)
website
The first family of five siblings ever accepted at Juilliard at the same time!
The 5 Browns have taken the classical music world by storm - both on the concert
stage and the classical charts. Whether performing together or individually, The 5
Browns captivate audiences of all ages.
“One family, five pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music
sensation in years,” The New York Post
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Nov. 3, 2010
Paul Taylor Dance
Company
http://www.ptdc.org/
After more than half a century of creating spellbinding performances that showcase
the art of modern dance at its finest, Paul Taylor has earned the accolade “the
greatest choreographer in the world”(Vanity Fair). The Paul Taylor Dance Company is
certainly “one of the world’s most exquisite ensembles” (Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts).
"One of the most exciting, innovative, and delightful dance
companies in the entire world." New York Times
“Paul Taylor is the reigning master of modern dance.”
Time Magazine
Dec. 1, 2010
The Vienna Boys’ Choir
For over
500 years the Vienna Boys’ Choir has been traveling the globe astounding audiences
with their obvious discipline, impressive range, and overwhelming joy for
song. When the choristers visited Charleston in 2008, their holiday
performance was a sell-out, setting the stage for the holiday season. We are
pleased to welcome the boys back for this family program and another captivating
holiday performance.
“World renowned for their heavenly voices and remarkable talent…”
The Washington City Paper
Feb. 3, 2011
State Symphony Orchestra of
Russia
website
“Beginning at a whisper, the cellos rose to a magnificently throaty sound.
Woodwinds were ribald, and brasses took on a warm glow. It would be hard to imagine
a more phantasmagorical” sound as the music of the State Symphony Orchestra of
Russia swells from the stage (The New York Times). For over 70 years the orchestra
has been delighting the ears of audiences all over the world. Chief Conductor Mark
Gorenstein’s fierce “reputation for demanding precision” (The New York Times) is
evident every time he raises his baton and the orchestra begins to perform.
…” transferred ‘universal pleasure’.” – “Culture”
All programs are at 7:30 p.m. in the Gaillard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street,
Charleston, SC.
All program subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable.
Season tickets ($123 - $577) are available by calling 843-727-1216. Individual
tickets ($12.50 - $49.50) go on sale in August, 2009. To purchase individual
tickets, visit TicketMaster.com.
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Feb 22, 2011
Ballet Grand Prix, City
Center
website
“Stars of today meet the stars of tomorrow” right before your eyes. Excerpts from
the most invigorating ballets performed by winners of the Youth America Grand Prix
alongside renowned principal dancers of the ballet world. Celebrating its 10th
anniversary season, the Ballet Grand Prix is the “highlight of the New York ballet
season” (The New York Post).
“The screaming crowd, of course, loved every second.” The New
York Times
March 7, 2011
Romeo and Juliet with the Russian National Ballet
Theater
website
With a display of leaps and turns sure to dazzle the imagination, the Russian
National Ballet Theatre performs Petipa’s classic Romeo and Juliet.. Under the
artistic directorship of Elena Radchenko, the ballet theatre is declared “a cut
above many of its rivals…the real thing” (The Washington Post).
“Best of the best...”-The Detroit Free Press
March 17, 2011
The Opera Show
website
Since it burst onto the stage in 2008, The Opera Show has been
creating an enchanted world. Twenty classic arias float amid an exuberant and
breathtaking “21st century showcase” of dance and costumes that look more like a
dream than a staged performance. Startling and fresh, the production is
consummately beautiful. The Opera Show is sure to thrill and electrify long-time
opera lovers and first-time audience members alike.with dazzling choreography ting
great works of csical music.
- “An explosion of light and color! Pure sensuousness!” The Stage
(UK)
-“Totally captivating!” The Daily Express
- “An explosion of light and color! Pure sensuousness!” The Stage (UK)
-“Totally captivating!” The Daily Express
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