Thursday, 01 Oct
19:30
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Thursday, 01 Oct
19:30
Matinee
Friday, 02 Oct
14:00
Matinee
Saturday, 03 Oct
14:30
Saturday, 03 Oct
19:30
Times
7:30pm
Running Time 0 hours
Venue Main House, York Theatre Royal
Matinee(s)2:00pm Fri, 2:30pm Sat
Step into the breathtaking grandeur of Baroque with this beautiful double bill curated by Carlos Acosta.
In this new work from the celebrated Acosta Danza, the lush artistry of the Baroque period intersects with the energy, creativity and vibrancy of Cuban dance. Emerging from the 17th and 18th Centuries the creative movement was characterised by deep colour, elaborate detail and intricate decoration.
A brand-new premiere from Andonis Foniadakis journeys to the rhythmic heart of Baroque. Set to a live performance of Esteban Sallas’ Salve Regina, the piece explores the classic chaconne looping structure that circles through phases of acceleration, fracture and rebound. As the score shifts from Baroque lyricism toward Cuban drive, Foniadakis showcases the fusion between memory and contemporary.
Closing the programme is Goyo Montero’s powerful Chacona, a piece that was originally created for the Staatstheater Nürnberg Ballett during Montero’s 17-year tenure as director. Chacona is the final movement of Bach’s masterwork Partita No.2 in D Minor for violin, accompanied in this performance by guitar and piano. Physically and musically demanding, it requires total cohesion from the ensemble of 16 dancers. Classical in sound and contemporary in heart, this is mesmerising piece not to be missed.
This is the UK world premiere produced by Valid Productions in collaboration with York Theatre Royal.
This show is will be on sale for YTR members at 1pm on 15 May. General on sale will open at 1pm on 20 May. Find out more about becoming a YTR member here.
Header image © Johan Persson
Credit: Johan Persson
Credit: Johan Persson
Credit: Johan Persson
Credit: Johan Persson
Credit: Johan Persson
Credit: Johan Persson
Credit: Johan Persson
Credit: Johan Persson