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Hungarian State Folk Ensemble: Gypsy Romance
Saturday, 11/16/2013 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Centuries of Hungarian culture come to life when this acclaimed ensemble brings their rich and colorful dance and music traditions to the Merchant Hall stage. Gypsy Romance takes audiences on a spirited journey through time that captures the beauty and passion of this fascinating culture through dance and live music by the Hungarian State Folk Orchestra. Founded more than 60 years ago, this vibrant company has been praised for its incredible authenticity, strong emotion, and awe-inspiring technique, and is credited with the revitalization of Hungarian folkloric dance and music. The choreographiy is based on traditional dances, some collected from isolated villages across Hungary with dance elements dating back hundreds of years. The dances are complemented by colorful traditional costumes and the extraordinary folk music that inspired Liszt, Brahms, Bartók, and Kodály. “Forceful, tasteful, unglorified presentation of ethnic expression.” (The Washington Post)
$46, $38, $30
Tickets:
888.945.2468
www.HyltonCenter.org
Ticket Office: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Shanghai Ballet: La Sylphide
Friday, 11/22/2013 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Enchanting audiences for over 30 years, this dazzling ensemble brings its gifted dancers from the Far East to the Hylton Center with a spellbinding production of La Sylphide. This gripping ballet tells the tale of a young man who loses his heart on his wedding day to a beautiful and mysterious spirit. He leaves his betrothed at the altar to pursue this celestial being, only to find tragedy and heartache. Don’t miss the transcendent beauty of this profound and heartrending ballet telling the story of the human heart’s unending search for true love.
$56, $48, $40
Tickets:
888.945.2468
www.HyltonCenter.org
Ticket Office: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Moscow Festival Ballet: Swan Lake
Friday, 04/04/2014 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This enchanting fantasy ballet is one of the most magical and deeply emotional works in the classical ballet canon and a must-see for lovers of great ballet in the grand Russian tradition. In a tragic tale inspired by the ancient German legend of Odette, a princess is turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. With its melodramatic plot twists, Petipa’s gorgeous choreography, Tchaikovsky’s incomparable score, and resplendent costumes and sets, this timeless classic has been enjoyed by ballet enthusiasts and newcomers for generations. The Moscow Festival Ballet, founded in 1989 by legendary Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Sergei Radchenko, is lauded as offering “Classical ballet, energized with dramatic expression and sensational steps.” (The Chronicle, Durham, N.C.)
Pre-Performance Discussion: Member of the Company
$56, $48, $40. 1 Free Student Ticket Available with Mason ID on March 25, 2014
Tickets:
888.945.2468
www.HyltonCenter.org
Ticket Office: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.