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Russian National Ballet Theatre
Swan Lake
Sun / Apr 7 / 4 pm $27, $46, $54 ff AD This esteemed Russian company brings to our stage one of the most magical and well-known works from the classical ballet repertoire. This stunning fantasy ballet is inspired by the German legend of Odette, a beautiful princess turned into a swan at the hand of an evil sorcerer. With majestic choreography by Petipa, unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, and exquisite costumes and sets, it is easy to see why Swan Lake continues to earn the adoration of classical ballet enthusiasts and attract newcomers to this magnificent art form. This extraordinary company was founded in 1994 by Elena Radchenko, legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, and is dedicated to preserving the grand ballet traditions while nurturing young dancers throughout Russia.
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American Festival Pops Orchestra Cinema Magic Anthony Maiello, conductor Sat / Apr 13 / 8 pm $24, $40, $48 ff AE
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Join this spirited ensemble for a journey through the world of film in a delightful program that includes some of the best music of the silver screen, including favorites from film giants John Williams, Hans Zimmer, James Horner, and Danny Elfman. Get an inside look into the film industry when motion picture and television composer, Vincent Oppido, leads a live film score recording. American Festival Pops Orchestra, under the skilled leadership of Artistic Director and conductor Anthony Maiello, enjoys a large following of devoted fans who give a rousing ovation at every performance. “Professionalism, affection, and more than a bit of pizzazz,” raves the Washington Times about this Northern Virginia pops orchestra sensation.
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Virginia Opera
Listen to the Dance The Marriage of Figaro Sun / Apr 14 / 7 pm $19, $30, $38 ff KC
Jeffrey Siegel concludes his 20th anniversary season with a dazzling evening of music spotlighting the brilliance of the great composers who have used the dance idiom to create beautiful music. This spectacular program features The Blue Danube Waltz by Strauss, Waltzes by Chopin, Marches by Prokofiev, Spanish Dances by Albeniz and Granados, Polkas by Shostakovitch and Smetana, and other musical delights for the ears in “dance time”! Mr. Siegel has enthralled audiences across the globe for more than 40 years with his mastery of the piano and his clever and insightful commentary on the most celebrated composers of all time. “A performer who colors with virtuoso artistry.” (The New York Times)
Fri / Apr 19 / 8 pm $44, $72, $86 Sun / Apr 21 / 2 pm $48, $80, $98 VO Mozart’s delightful opera buffa finds those beloved characters from The Barber of Seville in madcap mayhem once again in this hysterical story about a single day of lunacy. The clever Figaro, now major-domo for the lecherous Count Almaviva, is about to marry his beautiful Susanna, Countess Rosina’s maid. But to do so, he must outwit his employer and his old nemesis, Doctor Bartolo, and avoid the advances of the Countess’s former governess. Will Figaro and Susanna become man and wife? Will common sense triumph over power? This uproarious work is among the most cherished comic gems in the operatic canon and has enchanted audiences for centuries. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.
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The Acting Company
Ballet Revolución Fri / Apr 26 / 8 pm $23, $38, $46 DD
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This is ballet with a fiery Cuban attitude! When this elite company of dancers takes the stage, they perform a dynamic fusion of ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary Latin dance that will blow you away. These gifted Cuban dancers move with remarkable versatility, extraordinary talent, and powerful athletic skill to a spectacular blend of Cuban music, modern Latin American music, and R&B hits. This is the work of two electrifying contemporary choreographers: Aaron Cash and Roclan Gonzalez Chavez. Australian choreographer Cash is a classically trained, multi-talented performer who has danced with Twyla Tharp, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Cher. He joins the renowned young Cuban choreographer Chavez, who has an unrivaled knowledge of the many forms of Latin dance, including Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, and Argentinean Tango. These two artists create a dance hybrid that is stunningly beautiful, exquisitely passionate, and completely cutting edge.
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Of Mice and Men Sun / Apr 28 / 4 pm $20, $32, $40 ET This leading American touring company brings the literary masterpiece Of Mice and Men to the stage for a memorable theatrical experience. Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winner John Steinbeck’s tragic tale tells of two drifting migrant workers in California during the Great Depression: George, a smart yet cynical man, and Lennie, a gentle giant with the mind of a child. Lifelong friends who are devoted to each other, they nurture a hopeless dream of someday saving enough money to buy a farm. This deeply moving work explores themes of loneliness and companionship, the imbalance of power and victimization, and most of all, the impossibility of the American dream. Hailed as “the major touring classical theater company in the United States,” by The New York Times, this legendary ensemble was founded by John Houseman and Margot Harley in 1972 and has helped launch the careers of many well-known actors.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Sat / May 4 / 8 pm $24, $40, $48 ff
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The sight of large male bodies stuffed into tutus delicately balancing en pointe is just the beginning of the fun. This all-male ballet company specializes in hilarious twists on the classics such as Swan Lake, Don Quixote, and Giselle, with equal parts comedy and technical prowess. The talented dancers, playing both male and female roles, perform an impressive repertoire of both classical ballet and contemporary dance. They are poking fun, but they are doing so with excellent form and skill, making this a delight for dance aficionados and novices alike. Starting in 1974 as a playful diversion for some passionate ballet enthusiasts in New York, “The Trocks” quickly caught on, and became a worldwide phenomenon. Audiences can’t get enough of their graceful movement, hilarious wit, frilly tutus and man-sized toe shoes as they gain popularity and consistently attract new audiences across the globe. “Their program of grand ballet is as much food for the mind as it is for the eye and the funny bone.” (The New York Times)
2012/2013 Great performances at mason 17