Salonen’s Stravinsky: Myths
Sat / Apr 20, 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
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.
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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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