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Caligula from the Paris Opera Ballet
Caligula is Danseur Étoile Nicolas Le Riche's first choreography for the Ballet de l'Opéra National de Paris. Intrigued by the complex and troubling personality of the Roman emperor, the choreographer evokes the torments of a frail man capable of loving the moon and idolizing his horse, a man impassioned by theatre and constantly playing a role himself. Nicolas Le Riche overturns clichés and embarks upon an intimate exploration of a rich and complex personality.
Built in the style of Racine's tragedy, the ballet is structured in five acts, three scenes with four pantomime interludes. The story conforms to the rule of the three units of time, place and action.
Accompanied by Vivaldi's Four Seasons, which illustrates the irremediable passage of time, the dance, in all its depth and energy, translates the poetry and the violence inherent in a life consumed at lightning speed by excess.
Caligula: Stéphane Bullion Lune: Clairemarie Osta Mnester: Nicolas Paul Chaerea: Aurélien Houette Incitatus: Mathias Heymann Caesonia: Eleonora Abbagnato
Music: Antonio Vivaldi Electro-acoustic creations: Louis Dandrel Choreography: Nicolas Le Riche Scenography: Daniel Jeanneteau Video: Raymonde Couvreu Costumes: Olivier Bériot Lighting: Dominique Bruguière Dramaturgy: Guillaume Gallienne
January 21st and 22nd at 10am January 25th at 7:30pm
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LocationBalboa Theatre
3630 Balboa St. @37th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121
United States
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