BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEETA PATEL DANCE

Tchaikovsky

Suite:

The Sleeping Beauty

Stravinsky

The Rite of Spring

An extended suite from Tchaikovsky’s great ballet score forms the first part of this special evening. Written at the height of his powers, the composer always thought of it as one of his very best works. Just twenty-three years later, Stravinsky detonated the Russian ballet world with his extraordinary score for The Rite of Spring. This performance is brilliantly re-imagined with choreography from the Indian tradition of Bharatanatyam. From the whirling of massed dancers to the smallest movement of hands and fingers, Seeta Patel’s choreography amplifies and illustrates details in the score to make you listen afresh. Premiered to huge acclaim in March, this is one of a handful of chances in this country to see one of the most exciting performances of the year – don’t miss it.

Dancing Times

Financial Times

“Danced with huge energy and winning ferocity…definitely a Rite to remember”

The Stage

The Observer

A Child is Born

Harry Christophers

Wednesday 29 November