Canyon Concert Ballet’s performances for 2017/2018 include three productions with exciting new work by Artistic Director Alicia Laumann
Les Sylphides and Etudes
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Finally, join us for an Evening of Chopin and Ballet. This unique and beautiful evening features Michel Fokine’s 1908 Les Sylphides. One of the masterpieces of 20th-century choreography set to orchestral pieces by Frederic Chopin, Les Sylphides depicts a moonlit encounter between a young man and a corps of ethereal supernatural beings. Stylistically, it evokes 19th-century Romanticism. But, because it is without plot, it can also be considered the first 20th-century abstract ballet. The second half of the evening presents the world premiere of Artistic Director, Alicia Laumann’s, Etudes, a contemporary ballet featuring CCB’s Company and advanced School Students. This new ballet will include live accompaniment of some of Chopin’s most beloved solo piano pieces. Performed at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins. Tickets $25 adult, $15 child 12 and under. Tickets available at www.lctix.com/Les-Sylphides
Performance dates and times:
- April 27, 7 pm
- April 28, 2 pm and 7 pm
Previous 2017/18 Season Productions:
Ballet, Bach and Beer, Sept 29-Oct 1
Canyon Concert Ballet’s performances for this year begin with a unique experience for Fort Collins’ audiences. “Ballet, Bach and Beer includes contemporary ballet performed by Canyon Concert Ballet Company set to the music of J.S. Bach and other composers played live by NoCo Artists Chamber Music Company. The performances are set in the intimate setting of the Community Creative Center, 300 Matthews St, Fort Collins. What better way to enjoy the music of a German master composer than with a beer? Each adult ticket includes one free pour of a German draft beer selected by High Hops beverage. Before and after the performance, enjoy the venue filled with an exhibit and sale of contemporary dance photography. General admission ticket pricing $25 adult, $18 student. Tickets available at www.lctix.com
Performance dates and times:
- September 29, 7 pm
- September 30, 3 pm and 7 pm
- October 1, 3 pm
The Nutcracker Ballet, December 8-10
This year marks Canyon Concert Ballet’s 36th year of producing “The Nutcracker”! With a dazzling score by Tchaikovsky performed by the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, this is a rare chance to see a classical ballet accompanied by a full orchestra in Fort Collins. This iconic holiday story is sure to please audiences of all ages with mystery, battles, and beautiful ballerinas in sparkling tutus.
“The Nutcracker” follows a young girl, Clara, through her adventures on Christmas Eve during a party visited by her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer. Life size dolls and toy soldiers create an evening that grows even more fantastical as she falls asleep and witnesses toy soldiers battling mice and rats. A journey through the Land of Snow leads her to a world led by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, and filled with dancing candies and sweets performing for her and her soldier prince.
Now a Fort Collins and Northern Colorado Tradition, this year is sure to please, with a Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier danced by recently retired dancers from Boston Ballet. Canyon Concert Ballet Company and School Students are also featured in this cast of over 120 performers. Performed at The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins.
Ticket pricing $35/$30 regular, $30/$25 senior (60 and older), $30/$25 student, $18 child (12 and under), Group (10+) $25. Tickets available at www.lctix.com.
Performance dates and times:
- December 8, 7 pm
- December 9, 2 pm and 7 pm
- December 10, 2 pm and 7 pm
