From al fresco bars and holein the wall restaurants, to secret shopping spots and special events, we pound the pavements in search of all the best hong kong has to offer. Fancl x hong kong ballet the nutcracker exclusive privilege. The nutcrackerhong kong ballet timable hong kong event. Watch clara, her brother fritz, and the nutcracker battle the dastardly rat king and travel to a fantasy land of sweets with costumes and set design thats. The hong kong ballet stages christmas classic the nutcracker. Sure to get you in the festive spirit, audiences of all ages will be thrilled by this classic christmas story which sees the sugar plum fairy, mouse king and nutcracker prince come to life. Now at the helm of hong kong ballet as it heads into its 40thanniversary season, webre is poised to launch the company into the future with refreshed repertoire and increased community engagement. With glorious sets and costumes and tchaikovskys enthralling score performed live by hong kong sinfonietta, this classic ballet brings adventure, fantasy, romance, action and the christmas spirit to the stage. This existing production by the australian choreographer terence kohler is now in. Hong kong ballet is always a great hit with every crowd. Buy hong kong ballet tickets from the official site.
Welcome to the first russian ballet school in hong kong. We consider this production hong kongs defining holiday. He became soloist in royal ballet of flanders antwerp belgium in 2012. We consider this production hong kong s defining holiday tradition. Its been quite the buzz around town due to the publicity brought about on the reinvention theyre doing to the piece. As well as worldclass dance choreographed by terence kohler, audiences can expect an unabashed sense of fun, and some quite deranged updates clair sauran to the classic christmas story. While faithful enough to the original story, this modern interpretation is charged with hilarious absurdities and madcap choreography, to the extent that it often feels more like an expert clown piece than a ballet. We consider this production hong kongs defining holiday tradition. The hong kong ballet has an artistic team of over 40 dancers. Choreographed by terence kohler, hong kong ballets 2012 christmas cracker is back for another year.
Last years 16 shows completely sold out in advance, so dont wait to get your tickets to this festive family tradition. Dec 29, 2019 choreographed by terence kohler, hong kong ballets 2012 christmas cracker is back for another year. Hong kong sinfonietta will provide live accompaniment to hong kong ballets performances of nutcracker under the baton of paolo bortolameolli join hong kong ballet on an enchanted journey up the christmas tree with little clara, as snowflakes swirl, flowers waltz, and the heroic nutcracker battles the villainous rat king to reunite with his ballerina love. Hong kongs ultimate family holiday tradition, the nutcracker, returns to enthrall audiences once again with the splendor and magic of clara and fritzs grand. Jun 22, 2019 now at the helm of hong kong ballet as it heads into its 40thanniversary season, webre is poised to launch the company into the future with refreshed repertoire and increased community engagement. Aside from the sumptuous meal and the christmasthemed activities, a highlight of the afternoon was the entertainment specifically the ballet performance by a group of. This existing production by the australian choreographer terence kohler is. The hong kong ballet the nutcracker trailer youtube. The hong kong ballet will be performing the nutcracker from the 17th to the 27th december at the cultural centre. Jan, 2020 christmas celebrations started on a high note with the hong kong ballet guilds annual benefit, which raises funds for the dance company, with part of the proceeds going directly to the companys dancers sponsorship fund, providing dancers with artistic exchanges both locally and abroad to further their education, experience and training. Sassy hong kong is the goto guide for girls in the city that truly never sleeps. Nutcrackerhong kong ballet south china morning post.
My wife and i will be in hk for two weeks starting dec 18. The previous production, by former artistic director stephen jefferies, had been looking worn and tired after. The 12yearold french international school student earned a place on the stage in the role of clarchen the doll belonging to lead character clara in hong kong ballets production of the beloved tale this year. Between december 15 and 26, the hong kong ballet is putting on a magical performance that follows the journey of clara and the nutcracker prince as they meet a host of colourful characters and. Its international tours make it a global ambassador for asias world city. We stock all tickets to every hong kong ballet show. Oct 30, 2019 ho ballet dancing studio in hong kong.
Dec 24, 2012 hong kong ballet the nutcracker hong kong, grand theatre 14 december 2012. Tickets range from hk120 to hk1,000 and can be purchased via. Patrice will share the role with three other dancers but even with four places up for grabs, it wasnt easy getting a spot. The nutcracker christmas benefit returns with festive dining, performances and other activities to raise funds for the hong kong ballet. The nutcracker christmas benefit 2019 tatler hong kong. Hong kong ballets the nutcracker, with its adaptions and fresh choreography performed by its able team dancers, sprinkled localness over the classic christmas ballet. Hong kong ballet premiered a new nutcracker production this christmas. Pages interest performing arts hong kong ballet videos merry christmas. This year, the hong kong ballet brings this holiday classic to life with the help of renowned australian choreographer terence kohler. The hong kong ballet is back with whats now widely considered a staple of the hong kong christmas season their. The hong kong ballets commissions include natalie weirs turandot, and stephen bayness the way alone.
Tchaikovskys timeless music will be accompanied live by the hong kong sinfonietta. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. The most common nutcracker ballet material is cotton. Ticket holders are entitled to redeem a complimentary fancl x hk ballet the nutcracker doll christmas edition at selected fancl shops in hong kong, from 1 december 2019 to 15 january 2020. Hong kong sinfonietta will provide live accompaniment to hong kong ballet s performances of nutcracker under the baton of faycal karoui experience the magic of the holiday season as the lights dim, the music soars and snowflakes swirl. Gravity ballet hong kongs adult ballet specialists. The classic christmas ballet tells the tale of clara, fritz and nutcracker as they battle the evil rat king, choreographed by australian choreographer terence kohler.
Join hong kong ballet on an enchanted journey up the christmas tree with little clara, as snowflakes swirl, flowers waltz, and the heroic nutcracker battles the. Gravity ballet is the first and only studio i have joined since i moved to hong kong. Hong kong ballet, one of asias premier ballet companies, present their everpopular nutcracker for the seventh year running. Is it really christmas if you dont get a taste of the nutcracker. Over 360 guests gathered at the island shangrila for the annual hong kong ballet guilds annual holiday fundraiser, the nutcracker benefit and connie weiyang and liana yungyeung were cochairs of this years benefit. The nutcracker hong kong, cultural centre the prickle. Hong kong sinfonietta will provide live accompaniment to hong kong ballets performances of nutcracker under the baton of faycal karoui experience the magic of the holiday season as the lights dim, the music soars and snowflakes swirl. The nutcracker will capture your imagination and transport you to a wondrous world of courageous toy soldiers, captivating dolls, dramatic sword fights. Set to tchaikovskys iconic music with live accompaniment by hong kong sinfonietta and grand sets, terence kohlers fresh, multilayered version was created especially for hong kong ballet. Hong kong ballet the nutcracker hong kong, grand theatre 14 december 2012. So its no surprise that for this christmas season the hong kong ballet presented the nutcracker again as usual. Acclaimed australian choreographer terence kohler created this production especially for the hong kong ballet, reimagining the festive classic in a refreshing new visual style while maintaining the elegance and charm from the original version. Patrice will share the role with three other dancers but even with four places up. Watching the 48dancer troupe in terence kohlers the nutcracker, webres influence is visibly evident.
The sets in this production are also intricately beautiful. The hong kong ballet is back with whats now widely considered a staple of the hong kong christmas season their production of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. Hong kongs oldest ballet school was founded in 1948 and to this day the school occupies the same studio in the historic helena may building. From reading many, many posts and responses on here we have a huge list of things wed love to do, but have one big thing on our list that we havent seen any discussion about. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about nutcracker ballet. Hong kong ballet return with their annual performance of tchaikovskys famed fairytale ballet. Davit vardanyan has studied in armenian national school and graduated from john cranko school in stuttgart taught by pioter pestov. Hong kong ballet the nutcracker hong kong dancetabs. Its not really christmas without seeing a performance of the nutcracker. With glorious sets and costumes and tchaikovskys enthralling score performed live by hong kong sinfonietta, this classic ballet brings. Jan 03, 2020 hong kong ballets the nutcracker, with its adaptions and fresh choreography performed by its able team dancers, sprinkled localness over the classic christmas ballet. Nutcracker doesnt have to come addled with freudian complications to convince us of its seriousness. The nutcracker dance in hong kong time out hong kong. The hong kong philharmonic orchestra is financially supported by the government of the hong kong special administrative region and is a venue partner of the hong kong cultural centre.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. China nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Hong kong ballet is one of the premier classical ballet companies in asia and is internationally recognised as a worldclass institution that represents hong. Pages interest performing arts hong kong ballet videos the nutcracker everything looks delicious. A new hong kong ballet, under director septime webre pointe. The performance is set to tchaikovskys iconic music with live accompaniment by hong kong sinfonietta. Hong kong ballets the nutcracker time out hong kong. The majority of the dancers are from china, others are international recruits. Like most aspiring ballerinas in hong kong, anastasia tin had dreamed of landing a major role in hong kong ballets annual landmark production of the nutcracker. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. The hong kong ballet is an esteemed institution established in 1979, famed for its accomplished dancers and stunning productions. Enjoy the hong kong ballets worldclass production of christmas classic the nutcracker this.
Dancer anna nikulina in le corsaire, which will show in hong kong cinemas as part of a new season of bolshoi ballet productions. Dec 19, 2019 last years 16 shows completely sold out in advance, so dont wait to get your tickets to this festive family tradition. Meaghan mcgurgan tonight i was invited to the opening of hong kong ballets the nutcracker. The nutcracker, midlate dec, 2020 hong kong cheapo. Hkb in the waltz of the flowers from the nutcracker. Think inceptionesque nutcracker a dream within a fantastical childrens tale. Time for christmas cheer, the smell of pine trees, and of course the annual hk ballet nutcracker. Landing a major role at hong kong ballets the nutcracker. In terms of dance, the crowdpleasing highlights are. Due to the history of hong kong and its former links with colonial britain, most ballet schools here follow the rad teaching method. Oct 08, 2017 dancer anna nikulina in le corsaire, which will show in hong kong cinemas as part of a new season of bolshoi ballet productions. Find where your favorite company is performing or discover a new one near you. Back for another festive season, the hong kong ballet will be taking to the stage of the grand theatre for a magical performance of the nutcracker.
This is the first ballet school in hong kong to exclusively use the vaganova system. Christmas celebrations started on a high note with the hong kong ballet guilds annual benefit, which raises funds for the dance company, with part of the proceeds going directly to the companys dancers sponsorship fund, providing dancers with artistic exchanges both locally and abroad to further their education, experience and training. The traveling ballerina shares ballet events happening around the world. Jan 04, 2017 so its no surprise that for this christmas season the hong kong ballet presented the nutcracker again as usual. Hong kong ballet barre classes online advanced class 1. A hoffmans the nutcracker and the mouse king, and it was a very interesting adaptation indeed. Fancl proudly presents the nutcracker hong kong ballet.
Dec 16, 2018 hong kong ballet, one of asias premier ballet companies, present their everpopular nutcracker for the seventh year running. Meaghan mcgurgan tonight i was invited to the opening of hong kong ballet s the nutcracker. Over the weekend, more than 120 guests attended the the nutcracker preperformance talks before the show. Hk ballets annual nutcracker in hong kong 2019 little steps.
Nutcracker ballet hong kong, china, china, asia hong kong ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. It is such a small studio that you may barely finish 6 pose turns in a diagonal direction. Artistic director septime webre since june 2017 ballet mistress tang min. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in asia. In its own whimsical way, nutcracker encapsulates a beautiful promise. The hong kong sinfonietta will be on hand to perform tchaikovskys iconic score as a live accompaniment, so the story. The hong kong sinfonietta will be on hand to perform tchaikovskys iconic score as a live accompaniment, so the story of clara, her prince, the sugarplum fairy and king. Continues till december 23 a vermin army with lethal ratapults, exotic teenage dream sequences, a story as much about childhood as about. Oct 15, 2017 set to tchaikovskys iconic music with live accompaniment by hong kong sinfonietta and grand sets, terence kohlers fresh, multilayered version was created especially for hong kong ballet. Davit previously danced with semperoper ballet dresden germany and het nationale ballet amsterdam holland. Lisa middleton no christmas would be complete without the nutcracker, even for a temporary bah humbug like me this year. A hong kong holiday tradition, experience tchaikovskys muchloved music with live accompaniment from the hong kong sinfonietta.
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