The Hong Kong Ballet Artistic Members ... 07/08 Season All Tchaikovsky All Tchaikovsky Ballet highlights from the world's favourite ballet composer Swan Lake The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker . However, the beauty and depth of Tchaikovsky's music has inspired numerous works of ballet by choreographers of the 20th and 21st centuries. In this production, the Hong Kong Ballet will showcase five spectacular works - Grand Pas de Deux from The Sleeping Beauty by Marius Petipa, Theme and Variations and Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux by George Balanchine, Pas de Quatre from Swan Lake Act I by Hong Kong Ballet Artistic Director John Meehan, and The Way Alone , a newly commissioned work by Resident Choreographer of The Australian Ballet Stephen Baynes. These performances explore a variety of Tchaichovsky's compositions and pay tribute to the lyricism and richness of his music with the beauty and expressiveness of dance. Perfect for a company riding high on critical acclaim for Artistic Director John Meehan, this latest mixed-bill displays the technical strength and artistic versatility of the Hong Kong Ballet. Moreover, this production builds on the Company's broad repertoire, which includes not only classics, like Swan Lake , but also important 20th century works and newly commissioned ballets. | |
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