Salonen’s Stravinsky: Myths
Thu / Apr 18, 2019 - 8:00PM
Two remarkable myth ballets showcase Stravinsky’s stunning creativity.
Program
Artists
- Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor
- Peter Sellars, director
- Paul Groves, tenor
- Cécilia Tsan, narrator
- Amrita Performing Arts, Cambodia
- Sam Sathya, dancer (Perséphone)
- Chumvan Sodhachivy, dancer (Déméter)
- Nam Narim, dancer (Mercure, Démophoon, Triptolème)
- Khon Chan Sithyka, dancer (Pluton)
- James F. Ingalls, lighting designer
- Helene Siebrits, costume designer
- Frederick Vogler, sound designer
- Los Angeles Master Chorale
- Grant Gershon, Artistic Director
- Los Angeles Children's Chorus
- Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, Artistic Director
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About this Performance
Salonen leads two remarkable myth ballets by Stravinsky: Orpheus, the quintessential music myth, and the sensual, sumptuous French setting of Perséphone, goddess of the Underworld. The latter features the surpassing insights and brilliant staging of Peter Sellars.
The April 18 performance is generously underwritten by Tylie Jones.
The 100 for the 100th: Be Our Guest program provides community members with 100 free tickets to 100 concerts throughout the Centennial season. Tickets for tonight’s concert were generously underwritten in memory of Gunjit and Margarete Sikand / The Sikand Foundation.
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Upbeat Live with Simon Morrison
Event starts at 7:00PM
Before the concert, some of the sharpest musical minds around – including members of the LA Phil – guide you through the evening’s music, complete with a Q&A session for any lingering questions. This free event is held in BP Hall, accessible after your ticket is scanned.
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