●This is a co-presentation program, Weiwuying membership discount please see below list.
●Duration is 160 mins including two 20-minute intermissions.
●Suitable for age 6+.
●Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
7/11-8/5
- 10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- 10% off for Weiwuying Youth member
- 10% off for Weiwuying Hero member
- 10% off for Weiwuying Unlimited member
After 8/6
- 5% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- 5% off for Weiwuying Youth member
- 5% off for Weiwuying Hero member
- 5% off for Weiwuying Unlimited member
Stuttgart Ballet“Romeo and Juliet”
John Cranko's production of Romeo and Juliet is considered one of the definitive versions being performed in the world today. Based on Shakespeare's world famous tale of two lovers in Renaissance Italy who find themselves caught between their feuding families, Cranko's vividly etched characters and breathtaking choreography bring this tragedy to splendid life. The ballet, set to Serge Prokofiev's lush score, contains dramatic roles for the young Juliet and her passionate lover Romeo, for Romeo's impetuous friend Mercutio and for Juliet's bullying relative Tybalt. An abundance of soloist roles further enrich the plot and provide the entire company with ample opportunity to display their acting and dancing abilities. Breath-taking pas de deux, dashing sword fights, colourful ensemble scenes as well as Jürgen Rose's magnificent sets and costumes evoking the sunlit streets of Verona enhance the action of the ballet while never obscuring the choreography.
Cranko created Romeo and Juliet in 1962 for the Stuttgart Ballet with Marcia Haydée and Ray Barra in the title roles. For the last 50 years, the company has danced this ballet all over the world. In addition, Cranko's production has entered the repertory of many companies worldwide, including the National Ballet of China, the l'Opera de Paris, the National Ballet of Canada, the Australian Ballet, the Finnish National Ballet and the Ballet of the La Scala Opera House in Milan.
Stuttgart Ballet
Ballet in Stuttgart has a rich history whose origins go back to the 17th-century court of Württemberg.
In 1961, John Cranko was appointed director and choreographer of the ballet in Stuttgart, and a new era began. In the ensuing twelve years Cranko was not only responsible for the most successful chapter of Stuttgart's ballet history, but also joined the ranks of eminent 20th century choreographers.
The breath taking level of technical skill and the stylistically broad repertoire of the Stuttgart Ballet not only attracts audiences, but also dance talent from all over the world: more than 22 nationalities are represented in the company. To this day, the Stuttgart Ballet tours consistently worldwide.
Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra (KSO)
Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra expands as well as its repertoires by visiting different venues and space, and producing non-traditional performing arts close the audiences, as well as building up an unexplored arts population. More in the recent 2018 season, KSO has appeared in various opening programs of National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts -Weiwuying , the largest performance venue in Taiwan. All the performances earned KSO highly- acclaimed applause.
This concert will be conducted by YANG Chih-Chin, the principal conductor of KSO. YANG obtains very great success in performance from the public by his passion of music, rich orchestral color control capabilities, excellent rhythm, and faithful interpretation of the score.
Creative and Production Team
Artistic Director｜Tamas Detrich Ballet by John Cranko after William Shakespeare
Choreography｜John Cranko
Music｜Serge Prokofiev
Sets and Costumes｜Jürgen Rose
Conductor｜Wolfgang Heinz
Orchestra｜ Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra
Photo by Stuttgart Ballet
Organizer by ART WAVE
Stuttgart Ballet“Romeo and Juliet”
John Cranko's production of Romeo and Juliet is considered one of the definitive versions being performed in the world today. Based on Shakespeare's world famous tale of two lovers in Renaissance Italy who find themselves caught between their feuding families, Cranko's vividly etched characters and breathtaking choreography bring this tragedy to splendid life. The ballet, set to Serge Prokofiev's lush score, contains dramatic roles for the young Juliet and her passionate lover Romeo, for Romeo's impetuous friend Mercutio and for Juliet's bullying relative Tybalt. An abundance of soloist roles further enrich the plot and provide the entire company with ample opportunity to display their acting and dancing abilities. Breath-taking pas de deux, dashing sword fights, colourful ensemble scenes as well as Jürgen Rose's magnificent sets and costumes evoking the sunlit streets of Verona enhance the action of the ballet while never obscuring the choreography.
Cranko created Romeo and Juliet in 1962 for the Stuttgart Ballet with Marcia Haydée and Ray Barra in the title roles. For the last 50 years, the company has danced this ballet all over the world. In addition, Cranko's production has entered the repertory of many companies worldwide, including the National Ballet of China, the l'Opera de Paris, the National Ballet of Canada, the Australian Ballet, the Finnish National Ballet and the Ballet of the La Scala Opera House in Milan.
Stuttgart Ballet
Ballet in Stuttgart has a rich history whose origins go back to the 17th-century court of Württemberg.
In 1961, John Cranko was appointed director and choreographer of the ballet in Stuttgart, and a new era began. In the ensuing twelve years Cranko was not only responsible for the most successful chapter of Stuttgart's ballet history, but also joined the ranks of eminent 20th century choreographers.
The breath taking level of technical skill and the stylistically broad repertoire of the Stuttgart Ballet not only attracts audiences, but also dance talent from all over the world: more than 22 nationalities are represented in the company. To this day, the Stuttgart Ballet tours consistently worldwide.
Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra (KSO)
Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra expands as well as its repertoires by visiting different venues and space, and producing non-traditional performing arts close the audiences, as well as building up an unexplored arts population. More in the recent 2018 season, KSO has appeared in various opening programs of National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts -Weiwuying , the largest performance venue in Taiwan. All the performances earned KSO highly- acclaimed applause.
This concert will be conducted by YANG Chih-Chin, the principal conductor of KSO. YANG obtains very great success in performance from the public by his passion of music, rich orchestral color control capabilities, excellent rhythm, and faithful interpretation of the score.
Creative and Production Team
Artistic Director｜Tamas Detrich Ballet by John Cranko after William Shakespeare
Choreography｜John Cranko
Music｜Serge Prokofiev
Sets and Costumes｜Jürgen Rose
Conductor｜Wolfgang Heinz
Orchestra｜ Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra
Photo by Stuttgart Ballet
Organizer by ART WAVE
●This is a co-presentation program, Weiwuying membership discount please see below list.
●Duration is 160 mins including two 20-minute intermissions.
●Suitable for age 6+.
●Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
7/11-8/5
- 10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- 10% off for Weiwuying Youth member
- 10% off for Weiwuying Hero member
- 10% off for Weiwuying Unlimited member
After 8/6
- 5% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- 5% off for Weiwuying Youth member
- 5% off for Weiwuying Hero member
- 5% off for Weiwuying Unlimited member
