Nutcracker doesnt have to come addled with freudian complications to convince us of its seriousness. Hong kong ballet is one of the premier classical ballet companies in asia and is internationally recognised as a worldclass institution that embodies hong kongs unique character. Dec 15, 2016 hong kong ballet, one of the nine major performing arts companies subsidised by the government, has now counted on the nutcracker for its box office income and attendance for more than three decades. 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. May 16, 2019 hong kong ballet is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style.
A new hong kong ballet, under director septime webre pointe. Hong kong ballet reserves the right to alter the programmes and artists. The undisputed highlight of the evening was a performance inspired by terence kohlers the nutcracker, which saw children aged two to 12 take to the stage with the hong kong ballets professional dancers, with all of the castyoung and olddressed in showstopping outfits. Dec 16, 2018 hong kong ballet, one of asias premier ballet companies, present their everpopular nutcracker for the seventh year running. The hong kong ballet the nutcracker is a delight for those who enjoy fine opera and ballet. Bites with ballet belles prestige online hong kong. The hong kong ballet will be performing the nutcracker from the 17th to the 27th december at the cultural centre. 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 kong ballet the nutcracker hong kong dancetabs. Celebrate christmas with hong kong ballets the nutcracker. Celebrating 40 years as a ballet company, the hong kong ballet 20192020 season falls nothing short of this milestone. The production is companioned by ballet storytime art workshops the nutcracker on 15 december 2019. Their schedule includes several premieres the asian premiere of company artistic director septime webres peter pan. Hong kong ballet dancers showcase city with gravity.
Today, the company released the new phase of its yearlong ad campaign, which includes the below film, a wes andersonesque romp through the city fusing ballet with pop culture, filled with ferry boats, pom pomwielding grannies and dim s. Jan, 2020 the undisputed highlight of the evening was a performance inspired by terence kohlers the nutcracker, which saw children aged two to 12 take to the stage with the hong kong ballets professional dancers, with all of the castyoung and olddressed in showstopping outfits. 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 ballets season trailer takes it to the next. 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 just as magical as the dancing. The nutcracker christmas benefit returns with festive dining, performances and other activities to raise funds for the hong kong ballet. 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. Oct 30, 2019 ho ballet dancing studio in hong kong. Nutcracker ballet waltz of the flowers, snow king and. Hong kong ballet 20192020 season the traveling ballerina.
And the hong kong sinfonietta was impressive under the baton of. Since its founding in 1979, hong kong ballet has evolved into a vibrant performing arts organisation with accomplished dancers and a strong repertoire composed of. The nutcrackerhong kong ballet timable hong kong event. Hk ballets annual nutcracker in hong kong 2019 little steps. The hong kong ballet stages christmas classic the nutcracker. Tickets range from hk120 to hk1,000 and can be purchased via. Hong kong ballet premiered a new nutcracker production this christmas. I consider myself quite the expert having seen it over a dozen times. I am super honored and humbled to be the guest principal for the nutcracker with hk ballet.
Still buzzing with the seasons festive emotions, hong kong ballet is transporting us to the heartwarming atmosphere of the nutcracker, a classical ballet with a snowy magical touch, filled with the glittering anticipation of unwrapping a gift. The sets in this production are also intricately beautiful. We consider this production hong kongs defining holiday tradition. 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. 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. And the hong kong sinfonietta was impressive under the baton of andrew mogrelia. 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. The nutcracker hong kong, cultural centre the prickle. The nutcracker, midlate dec, 2020 hong kong cheapo. The hong kong philharmonic selections of classic christmas pieces. My wife and i will be in hk for two weeks starting dec 18. 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 the nutcracker hong kong, grand theatre 14 december 2012. 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. 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. The nutcracker will capture your imagination and transport you to a wondrous world of courageous toy soldiers, captivating dolls, dramatic sword fights. 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. Dec 24, 2012 hong kong ballet the nutcracker hong kong, grand theatre 14 december 2012. With its exciting plot, dazzling sets and sparkling costumes, the nutcracker will thrill hong kong audiences with tchaikovskys enthralling score performed live by hong kong sinfonietta. Hong kong ballet the nutcracker snowflake facebook. Performing back in hong kongchina has been my dream. The new year is up for a fresh start with an alltime adventure for families and dance lovers. Hong kong ballets the nutcracker an annual christmas tradition, with a tighter narrative to chew on.
This year, the hong kong ballet brings this holiday classic to life with the help of renowned australian choreographer terence kohler. Hong kong ballet, one of the nine major performing arts companies subsidised by the government, has now counted on the nutcracker for its box. Grand theatre, hong kong cultural centre, tsim sha tsui, hong kong. Watching the 48dancer troupe in terence kohlers the nutcracker, webres influence is visibly evident. She suggested that the party scene be based on a christmas eve party in 1858, hosted by mary dominis at her home, honolulus historic washington place. 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. 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. Perfect for the whole family, 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. Ballet hawaii artistic director, pam taylortongg, got my attention when she invited me to create a new adaptation of the nutcracker for ballet hawaii. 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 rat will be a thrilling performance. Hong kong ballet, one of asias premier ballet companies, present their everpopular nutcracker for the seventh year running.
For the hong kong symphony of lights the buildings will feature christmas light decorations. The nutcracker christmas benefit 2019 tatler hong kong. Hong kong sinfonietta will provide live accompaniment to hong kong ballets performances of the nutcracker under the baton of marc taddei. Hong kong ballet s the nutcracker an annual christmas tradition, with a tighter narrative to chew on. The hong kong ballet the nutcracker trailer youtube. In terms of dance, the crowdpleasing highlights are. Dec 20, 2018 i am super honored and humbled to be the guest principal for the nutcracker with hk ballet. Nutcrackerhong kong ballet south china morning post. The hong kong ballets longrunning, annual christmas production of the nutcracker will open at the hong kong cultural centre from 17 to 27 december. Choreographed by terence kohler, hong kong ballets 2012 christmas cracker is back for another year. Davit vardanyan has studied in armenian national school and graduated from john cranko school in stuttgart taught by pioter pestov. In its own whimsical way, nutcracker encapsulates a beautiful promise. 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. 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 celebrating its 40th anniversary in style. Description the nutcracker tells the enchanting story of clara and fritz, two children who find themselves in a dollhouse on christmas eve and embark on an adventure to help the heroic nutcracker defeat the evil rat king and reunite with his true love, a ballerina acclaimed australian choreographer terence kohler created this production especially for the hong kong ballet, reimagining the. As well as displaying a perfectly syncd wardrobe and a fondness for fashionably uncomfortable designer shoes, all are cochairs of the nutcracker christmas benefit, an annual festive event that recently celebrated its eighth year, and from which moneys raised fund the hong kong ballet, ensuring dancers benefit from training, support and. Dec 29, 2019 choreographed by terence kohler, hong kong ballets 2012 christmas cracker is back for another year.
Performing back in hong kong china has been my dream. Enjoy the hong kong ballets worldclass production of christmas classic the nutcracker this. The awardwinning hong kong ballet was founded in 1979 and today has nearly 50 dancers from hong kong, australia, europe, the us and other parts of asia. 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. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Grand theatre hong kong cultural centre 10 salisbury road tsim sha tsui, kowloon hong kong. Winterfest a variety of specials, promotions, christmas displays, and events. 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. I had the pleasure of sitting between two nutcracker virgins tonight. Time for christmas cheer, the smell of pine trees, and of course the annual hk ballet 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. Hong kong ballet is one of the premier classical ballet companies in asia and is internationally recognised as a worldclass institution that represents hong. 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.
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 performance is set to tchaikovskys iconic music with live accompaniment by hong kong sinfonietta. A hong kong holiday tradition, experience tchaikovskys muchloved music with live accompaniment from the hong kong sinfonietta. Again, dream does come true when we just go for it. The nutcracker dance in hong kong time out hong kong. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in asia. 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.
Buy hong kong ballet tickets from the official site. 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. The previous production, by former artistic director stephen jefferies, had been looking worn and tired after. Hong kong ballet chose to do away with some of the traditional choreography in nutcracker and update the classic. Hong kong ballets the nutcracker time out hong kong. 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. 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. In case of any dispute, the decision of hong kong ballet is final.