This Is London 23 September 2016

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12 CARLOS ACOSTA – THE CLASSICAL FAREWELL Carlos Acosta bids farewell to classical ballet with his final performances at the Royal Albert Hall from 3-7 October. The Classical Farewell celebrates highlights from Acosta’s career which led him to become the most famous male dancer of his generation and marks the final time for audiences to watch the ballet superstar dance classical works. The production follows the popular format of his 2006 show Carlos Acosta with Guests of The Royal Ballet, for which he won an Olivier Award, and A Classical Selection which was performed at London Coliseum in December 2015 to critical acclaim. The farewell production includes a number of the most famous pas de deux from the classical and neo-classical canon. The programme features Acosta dancing classical works, including Winter Dreams, Mayerling and Requiem by one of the greatest ballet choreographers of the 20th century Kenneth MacMillan, George Balanchine’s story about the Greek God Apollo, Marius Petipa's Don Quixote and Memoria by Rambert’s Miguel Altunaga. Also part of the evening’s programme is an extract from George Blanchine’s Rubies set to score by Stravinsky alongside an extract from one of Frederick Ashton’s last works, the playful, romantic, and elegant Rhapsody. Completing the bill are Raúl Reinoso’s Anadromous, Manon and Gloria by Kenneth MacMillan and Michel Fokine’s Scheherazade and solo Dying Swan. Acosta has thrilled audiences throughout the world with his breathtaking performances, including principal roles in many ballets in the classical repertoire. For The Classical Farewell Acosta has put together a programme presenting some of his favourite pieces from the classical repertoire for the final time. Acosta will be joined on stage by some of his closest contemporaries from The Royal Ballet. The programme features Yuhui Choe, Sarah Lamb, Laura Morera, Marianela Nuñez and Valentino Zucchetti alongside Cuban dancers Gabriela Lugo and Luis Valle. The evening’s programme is accompanied by a live orchestra conducted by Paul Murphy and features Pegasus Choir, one of London’s most accomplished chamber choirs. Pegasus has previously performed with Acosta in productions at the London Coliseum and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Acosta trained at the National Ballet School of Cuba and won the Gold Medal at the Prix de Lausanne (1990). He was a principal with English National Ballet (1991–2), danced with National Ballet of Cuba under Alicia Alonso (1992–3) and was a principal with Houston Ballet under Ben Stevenson (1993–8). He joined The Royal Ballet in 1998 and became a Principal Guest Artist in 2003. Acosta has frequently appeared worldwide with companies including American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet, Kirov, Bolshoi and Australian Ballet. WEST END CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Full casting has been announced for Christopher Wheeldon’s stunning reinvention of the Oscar® winning film, that starred Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. An American in Paris features the sublime music and lyrics of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a new book by Craig Lucas. Directly following celebrated engagements in Paris and New York, this critically acclaimed and multi awardwinning new musical bursts into life in the West End from 4 March 2017. An American in Paris features many of George and Ira Gershwin’s most iconic songs including I Got Rhythm, ‘S Wonderful, and They Can't Take That Away from Me, together with George Gershwin’s sweeping compositions including ‘Concerto in F’ and ‘An American in Paris’. Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope in An American in Paris. Original Broadway Cast. Photo: Matthew Murphy. Jerry Mulligan is an American GI striving to make it as a painter in a city suddenly bursting with hope and possibility. Following a chance encounter with a beautiful young dancer named Lise, the streets of Paris become the backdrop to a sensuous, modern romance of art, friendship and love in the aftermath of war. Further information available at AnAmericanInParisTheMusical.co.uk t h i s i s l o n d o n m a g a z i n e • t h i s i s l o n d o n o n l i n e
TAIWAN’S JU PERCUSSION GROUP PERFORMS IN THE UK On 5 October, Taiwan’s pioneering percussion ensemble, the Ju Percussion Group, will perform in London for the first time as part of their 30th anniversary tour. Appearing at The Barbican Centre, the group presents their dynamic fusion of traditional Asian, Western classical and contemporary drumming that has gained them national treasure status in their homeland. Made up of twelve musicians on gongs, drums, marimbas and over 300 pieces of exotic percussion instruments, the Ju Percussion Group offer audiences a demonstration of their sheer virtuosity and theatrical performance. Formed thirty years ago by Ju Tzong-Ching, the Ju Percussion Group has revolutionised percussion playing in Taiwan. The group has played in 28 different countries around the world to date, and has cultivated more than 130,000 percussionists by means of its well-established instruction system, while also commissioning the creation of as many as 214 pieces. The growth of the Ju Percussion Group is a reflection of the development of contemporary percussion on the island of Taiwan. The ensemble’s anniversary tour comprises four concerts in four European capital cities, performing in four major European concert halls. Earlier this year, Ju Tzong-Ching was awarded induction into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame. Established in 1972, The Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame recognises the contributions of the most highly regarded professional leaders in percussion performance, education, research, scholarship, administration, composition and the industry. The Society has only given this, the highest honour in the percussion world, to 120 drummers and percussionists since its inception with Ju now joining the likes of Ringo Star, Dame Evelyn Glennie and Steve Reich. For tickets, telephone the Barbican Centre box office on 020 7638 8891. Winners of the 2015 Parkhouse Award, the Amatis Piano Trio will perform works by Schubert & Shostakovich Supported by The Gordon Foundation The Tertis Foundation Registered charity 1014284 WIGMORE HALL Director John Gilhooly 36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP www.wigmore-hall.org.uk Taiwan’s Ju Percussion Group. AMATIS PIANO TRIO Mengjie Han piano Lea Hausmann violin Samuel Shepherd cello Tuesday 27 September 2016 7.30pm 13 t h i s i s l o n d o n m a g a z i n e • t h i s i s l o n d o n o n l i n e
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Page 5 and 6: HIDDENCITY LAUNCH MIND OF THE MAKER
Page 8 and 9: 8 The Schubert Ensemble. THE SCHUBE
Page 10 and 11: 10 Marco Borggreve. PARKHOUSE AWARD
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Page 16 and 17: 16 BE PERFORM LIVE INSIDE THE HIVE
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