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MEDIA RELEASE
5 FEBRUARY 2013
Sydney Opera House and Etihad Airways presents
Nederlands Dans Theater
Now on sale
'Their elegance, conviction and strength make this company worth seeing'.
THE GUARDIAN
One 'of the world's sleekest, most distinctive dance ensembles.'
NEW YORK TIMES
Sydney Opera House and Etihad Airways will present an exclusive season of dance by Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) in June 2013. Featuring a rich, sensual display by 30 of the company's much-lauded dancers, these performances will be the first presentation of NDT's work in Sydney for 12 years.
Jonathan Bielski, Director of Programming, Sydney Opera House Presents said, 'Sydney Opera House is privileged to bring to Sydney audiences one of the legendary dance companies of the world. NDT is most synonymous with the great Jiří Kylián, a choreographer who is loved by local dance audiences through the work performed by The Australian Ballet. Under the inspired artistic direction of Paul Lightfoot, NDT is in powerful form and I cannot wait to share the Company with Sydney.'
The Sydney performances will also serve as a special homecoming for former Principal Artist of The Australian Ballet Danielle Rowe. She has since performed, as a first soloist for the Houston Ballet, joining NDT in 2011. The Sydney season will feature dancers from NDT 1 - performers celebrated for their virtuosity.
THE REPERTOIRE
The Sydney season showcases four pieces choreographed by former Netherlands Dance Theater Artistic Director Jiří Kylián, current Artistic Director Paul Lightfoot and resident choreographer Sol León.
Sweet Dreams
Choreographed by Jiří Kylián
In Sweet Dreams (1990) Kylián delves into the complex world of the human sub-conscience. Surreal and often erotic the piece is inspired by 'Laterna Magika' from Prague and the music of Webern. NDT is the only company in the world that has this extraordinary piece on its repertoire.
Sarabande
Choreographed by Jiří Kylián
Sarabande (1990) features six male dancers and is a stunning display of sheer physicality and strength. The use of rich visual effects and the sounds of Bach's lyrical solo violin, make for a totally immersive experience.
Shoot the Moon
Choreographed by Sol León & Paul Lightfoot
Award-winning ballet Shoot the Moon (2006) offers glimpses into the love lives of three different couples. Revolving walls with striking black-and-white wallpaper create three separate rooms, each containing its own love story. The door to the other room always seems to be open and through the window a new world beckons.
SH-BOOM!
Choreographed by Sol León & Paul Lightfoot
The humorous SH-BOOM!, created in 1994, is a playful ballet set to the strains of Vera Lynn and Stan Freberg, where men in love try to impress women. Since its première the original version of SH-Boom has been adapted and updated several times. The ballet was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Production of the Year.
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Founded in 1959, NDT was created by a group of dancers from the Dutch National Ballet. Cultivating an experimental and innovative approach, they went on to pioneer a new style of performance that blended ballet with modern dance. Under the direction of renowned choreographers including Benjamin Harkarvy, Jiří Kylián, Jim Vincent and currently Paul Lightfoot, the Company has become one of the most influential in the world of contemporary dance.
SEASON DETAILS
Who: Nederlands Dans Theater
When: 12-15 June 2013
Where: Sydney Opera House, Joan Sutherland Theatre
Tickets: From $39
sydneyoperahouse.com
9250 7777
MEDIA CONTACT
Meera Hindocha, Senior Publicist
02 9250 7834
mhindocha@sydneyoperahouse.com