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International sensation, Ballet Nacional de Cuba brings its exuberant and sensual style to Australia for the performance of the great three-act classic Don Quixote.
Audiences can enjoy a showcase of dazzling technique, passion and unique Latin fire in this Australian premiere of the company’s work.
The Ballet Nacional de Cuba’s choreography of Don Quixote by Alicia Alonso is known for its technical and conceptual richness, and distinctive and expansive interpretation of the work’s central themes.
In the last decade, Ballet Nacional de Cuba has risen to the forefront of international dance companies with a vast and acclaimed repertoire of classic and modern ballets. Its touring schedule has included triumphant appearances across major world capital cities from London to Tokyo.
The Ballet Nacional de Cuba season is brought exclusively to Brisbane by a partnership between QPAC and the Queensland Government, through Queensland Events and Brisbane Festival. Image credit: John Ross
Ballet Nacional de Cuba Website Brisbane Festival: Brisbane Goes Cuban
“Brilliant dancers seem to be the norm in the Ballet Nacional de Cuba which regularly produces international stars.” New York Times "The Ballet Nacional de Cuba combines rigour with exuberant gusto: sharp footwork, soaring jumps, energy to burn." The Independent, UK ''Ballet Nacional de Cuba - to die for." Express, UK
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Corner Grey Street & Melbourne Street South Brisbane
Friday, 24 September - Sunday, 03 October
135 minutes (with intervals)
Premium $154A Reserve Adult $124 I A Reserve Concession $94B Reserve Adult $94 I B Reserve Concession $74C Reserve Adult $ 74 I C Reserve Concession $44D Reserve Adult $44Special Dance Price $39 – conditions apply(includes all fees and charges)No concessions on Friday and Saturday evening performances
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Music by Ludwig MinkusChoreography: Alicia Alonso with the collaboration of Marta Gacia and Maria Elena Llorente after the original version by Marius Petipa and Alenandre Gorsky
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