After finishing secondary school, she returned to hong kong, where she began modeling and appearing in commercials. The nutcracker will also be presented at the hayes high school performing arts center in. In order to rejuvenate the classic work, the shanghai grand theatre and the shanghai ballet have made a new production of. The nutcracker tetsutaro shimizu, romeo and juliet derek deane. Ballet philippines presents edna vida and alice reyes the. Fancl proudly presents the nutcracker hong kong ballet. The nutcracker, composed by tchaikovsky has proved to be a classic story for all ages to enjoy over the past few decades.
Hong kong ballet cinderella hong kong ballet nutcracker 2005 star of tomorrow hong kong ballet nutcracker tsim sha tsui east festive illuminations switch on ceremony hong kong tourism board hong kong winterfest 2006 star of tomorrow hong kong ballet nutcracker. Ballet philippines bp, the countrys flagship dance company, presents the timeless christmas ballet in full filipino splendor in edna vidas the nutcracker. 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. Edgar chan, hkbg scholarship yan chiu yu, hkbg scholarship 2005. On the evening of november 2 nd the duo, who are principal dancers from the san francisco ballet tan is. New nutcracker production well danced, but lacks magic. Ballet philippines presents edna vidas the nutcracker. Landing a major role at hong kong ballets the nutcracker. For many years she was a regular quest artist with the tatar opera and ballet theatre performing within the framework of the nureyev ballet festival kazan. Whether if you recognize certain tunes or your favorite characters, there is no reason to tantalize both your eyes and ears for a spectacular production by the hong kong ballet. Ballet group open group 2015 asian grand prix sip scholarship ballet solo top 10, the 8th national ballet competition taipei gold award, the 43rd hong kong open dance contest.
The perfect festive delights to share with your beloved ones. Hong kong sinfonietta will provide live accompaniment to hong kong ballet s 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. The nutcracker hk ballet, hong kong sinfonietta date. Landing a major role at hong kong ballets the nutcracker taught. Check out this incredible ballet audition that made the judges cry and received the golden buzzer on worlds got talent 2019. Choreographer terence kohler promises an innovative take. The abscbn philharmonic orchestra, conducted by gerard salonga, plays tchaikovskys iconic music live on select performances. Pan asia symphony orchestra to perform in when violin. Leung chunlong graduated from the secondary school of the beijing dance academy in 2009 and further studied at the school of dance of the hong kong academy for performing arts in. The awardwinning hong kong ballet was founded in 1979 and today has nearly 50 dancers from. Hong kong ballet premiered a new nutcracker production this christmas. Fancl x hong kong ballet the nutcracker exclusive privilege.
Ye feifei, peoples republic of china, xun yan ballet school. Like most aspiring ballerinas in hong kong, anastasia tin had dreamed of. Beijing dance theater choreography by wang yuanyuan. In his autobiography plague fighter, wu said the public needed. Showcasing the brilliant techniques of the hong kong ballet dancers together with local children from the hong kong community, the ballet features the enchanting score of tchaikovsky conducted live by the hong kong sinfonietta, an enjoyable experience for all, sure to get you into a celebratory, festive mood. Sylvia lee ting yan, ricoh scholarship tracy au suk san, ricoh scholarship peggy lai, hkbg scholarship lilly wu, hkbg scholarship. Back local artists, says hong kongtrained philadelphia. Like most aspiring ballerinas in hong kong, anastasia tin had dreamed of landing a major role in hong kong ballet s annual landmark production of the nutcracker. 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. She coached the shanghai ballet s wu husheng to a silver medal win no gold was awarded and the igor. We speak to the hong kong ballets guest principal dancer on the eve. The hong kong ballet s nutcracker reflected the 21st century vision of celebrated australian choreographer terence kohler. Dancer chengfang wu captures the brilliant energy of hong kong, art basel and.
Maria yim, the hong kong ballet group hkbg scholarship 2003. Hong kong sinfonietta will provide live accompaniment to hong kong ballet s performances of the nutcracker under the baton of andrew mogrelia. Pierre lacotte production after marius petipa creation nutcracker prince the nutcracker 2001. The hong kong ballet is a classical ballet company founded in 1979. Ballet philippines bp, the countrys flagship dance company, presents the timeless christmas ballet in full filipino splendor in edna vida and alice reyes the nutcracker. Nobuo fujino formerly a senior artist at the australian ballet and principal dancer with hong kong ballet returns to bp as guest artist courtesy of japan foundation and tan yan. Buy tickets for the nutcracker in shanghai smartticket. New hong kong ballet dancers celebrate the nutcracker. Join clara and fritz as they get swept up in a fantastic christmas eve journey in an astonishing world of wonder filled with a mischievous army of rats and their archrivals, the toy soldiers, and a host of colorful, magical characters, graceful. With glorious sets and costumes and tchaikovskys enthralling score performed live by hong kong sinfonietta, this classic ballet brings.
Hong kong ballet premiered a new nutcracker production this. The shanghai grand theatre version of the nutcracker premiered during the christmas season in 2010, and has been staged almost every christmas season since. Born in hong kong, peggy lai studied ballet at the hong kong academy for performing arts. Ballet solo open group gold award, the 44th hong kong open dance contest. Nobuo fujino formerly a senior artist at the australian ballet and principal dancer with hong kong ballet returns to bp as guest artist courtesy of japan foundation and tan yan kee. The previous production, by former artistic director stephen jefferies, had been looking worn and tired after. Festive season programme 2019 intercontinental hong kong. Hong kong ballet the nutcracker hong kong, grand theatre 14 december 2012. Wu photography by gordon wong, courtesy of hong kong ballet. The new year is up for a fresh start with an alltime adventure for families and dance lovers. Maggie cheung was born on september 20, 1964, in hong kong, and moved at the age of eight with her family to england.
Septime webres alice in wonderland for the hong kong ballet is a. The tough ching tse and her pubescent cousin gets involved with triad gangs. This year, the hong kong ballet brings this holiday classic to life with the help of renowned australian choreographer terence kohler. The nutcracker in full filipino splendor the manila times. The nutcracker and giselle, and the finest classical and neoclassical works of the. Hong kong ballets the nutcracker time out hong kong. Hong kong ballet at jacobs pillow berkshire fine arts. After 15 years, hong kong ballet have laid aside stephen jefferies production of the nutcracker and introduced a new version choreographed by terence kohler, a young australian who is resident. Ballet gala of the national ballet of chinaperformance.
See more ideas about dance, ballet companies and ballet. Shanghai ballet and china arts and entertainment group ltd. Other highlights in the coming months include the great gatsby, le corsaire and the nutcracker. Hong kong ballet fancl proudly presents the nutcracker. Launched in 1973, the hong kong artsfestival is a major annual festival in. Koch theater at lincoln center for the performing arts, 20. 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 ballet is one of the premier classical ballet companies in asia and is internationally recognised as a worldclass institution that represents hong.
The nutcracker christmas benefit returns with festive dining, performances and other activities to raise funds for the hong kong ballet. Hong kong ballet dancers showcase city with gravity. Wu yan, whose solos showed off his buoyant elevation and excellent schooling. The second cast was weaker with wu feifei and li jiabo in the leads. Ballet dancers showcase hong kong in gravitydefying images. Nobuo fujino, who is a former senior artist at the australian ballet and principal dancer with hong kong ballet, returns to bp as guest artist courtesy of japan foundation and tan yan kee foundation. Now in its 33rd year the hong kong ballet has toured twenty times while this is. Hong kong ballet the nutcracker hong kong dancetabs. Hong kong ballet dancers showcase city with gravitydefying.
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