Homage to Nijinsky re-creates the choreography of one of the great artistic figures of the early twentieth century, Vaslav Nijinsky. Les Siècles will be joined by dance company Association du 48 for performances throughout Asia.
Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring will feature in the tour, combined in performances with Debussy’s L’Après-midi d’un faune and Jeux, in the 100th anniversary of Debussy’s death.
Drawing on a multitude of sources from the period, choreographer Dominique Brun has re-created Nijinsky’s original choreography. Her version stands unique from those that have gone before it in the last century; the visceral and primitive qualities that shocked audiences over one hundred years ago ever present in these compelling pieces.
Performing the scores for Nijinsky’s choreography is François-Xavier Roth’s Les Siècles. With a vast period-instrument collection at its disposal, including many of the original instruments played by musicians of the Ballets Russes in the 1910s, the ensemble’s flexible and historically informed approach delivers the authentic accompaniment to this immersive experience of musical Paris in the 1910s.
Performances
3 June 2018
NCPA, Beijing, China
5 June 2018
Shanxi Grand Theatre, Taiyuan, China
7 June 2018
Jiangsu Grand Theatre, Nanjing, China
9 and 10 June 2018
Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai, China
12 June 2018
Tokyo Opera City, Tokyo, Japan
Programme
Debussy Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
Debussy Jeux
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Stravinsky Rite of Spring