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14 - 16 August 2009
The Playhouse Theatre
Giselle is arguably the most popular of all Romantic ballets, choreographed in 1841 by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot, to the beautiful Adolphe Adam score. Performances of Giselle in South Africa date from as far back as 1947, when Alexis Rassine partnered Olive James in a production of the second act, mounted by the South African National Ballet, at the City Hall in Cape Town.
The version that the CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET brings to Durban in August, 2009, was first created by the late David Poole in the Nico Malan Opera House in 1972, with Phyllis Spira partnered by Eduard Greyling in the leading roles. Elizabeth Triegaardt danced the role of Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis, and Owen Murray appearing as Hilarion.
Durban audiences will see the CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET's ballerinas, Megan Swart and Laura Bosenberg, alternate in the title role, supported by Xola Putye and Thomas Thorne as Albrecht, the nobleman who betrays her and sends her to an early grave.
The role of Myrtha in this production will be danced by Angela Hansford and Janine Laidlow, with Robin van Wyk and Mervyn Williams filling the role of Hilarion. Johnny Bovang will perform the role of the Duke, with Jane Fidler as Albrecht's betrothed, Countess Bathilde.
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The CTCB is delighted to host dancers from the SOUTH AFRICAN BALLET THEATRE in this production, including Yolandi Olckers and Sanmarie Kreuzhuber, dancing in the Peasant Pas de Six in the first act and as Leading Wilis in the second.
The KwaZulu Natal Philharmonic will accompany the ballet at all performances, conducted by the esteemed conductor, Naum Rousine.
Tickets will be between R70 and R140, available at Computicket.
Performances are on Fri 14th and Sat 15th at 19h30, Sat 15th at 14h00 and Sunday 16th at 15h00. |
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