Canadiana Suite
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May 4 - May 5
Location: Kelowna Community Theatre
Address: 1375 Water Street
Time: 7:30 pmWebsite: View Website
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Canadiana Suite
Ballet Kelowna, in partnership with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO), closes the season with a special tribute performance in honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary. With live musical tributes from the OSO to Canadian icons of classical, folk, and jazz creation, Ballet Kelowna will present four world premieres from celebrated Canadian choreographers: Donald Sales, Gioconda Barbuto, Matjash Mrozewki, and Simone Orlando, reflecting the striking beauty, rich history and diverse culture of our vast country.
The program finale will include a vibrant new ensemble work, co-created by award-winning choreographers, and former Ballet BC Principal Dancers, Orlando and Sales, set to jazz legend Oscar Peterson’s monumental Canadiana Suite, performed live by the OSO.
World Premiere Choreography: Simone Orlando • Music: Oscar Peterson
World Premiere Choreography: Donald Sales • Music: TBA
World Premiere Choreography: Gioconda Barbuto • Music: Gordon Lightfoot
World Premiere Choreography: Matjash Mrozewski • Music: TBA
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SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Kelowna Community Theatre 1375 Water Street
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Ballet Kelowna, in partnership with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO), closes the season with a special tribute performance in honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary. With live musical tributes from the OSO to Canadian icons of classical, folk, and jazz creation, Ballet Kelowna will present four world premieres from celebrated Canadian choreographers: Donald Sales, Gioconda Barbuto, Matjash Mrozewki, and Simone Orlando, reflecting the striking beauty, rich history and diverse culture of our vast country.
The program finale will include a vibrant new ensemble work, co-created by award-winning choreographers, and former Ballet BC Principal Dancers, Orlando and Sales, set to jazz legend Oscar Peterson’s monumental Canadiana Suite, performed live by the OSO.
World Premiere Choreography: Simone Orlando • Music: Oscar Peterson
World Premiere Choreography: Donald Sales • Music: TBA
World Premiere Choreography: Gioconda Barbuto • Music: Gordon Lightfoot
World Premiere Choreography: Matjash Mrozewski • Music: TBA
PURCHASE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION NOW
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 6, 2016