Event

Diaghilev Imagery

"Diaghilev Imagery"
Friday, May 10 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 8:00 p.m.
Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
1428 Alice Street, Oakland

Oakland Ballet Company's 2012-13 season continues with three new ballets in "Diaghilev Imagery," a tribute to the artistry and creative energy inspired by Sergei Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes.

In this program of two world premieres and one West Coast premiere, Artistic Director Graham Lustig and guest choreographers Amy Seiwert and Robert Moses reimagine works commissioned by Sergei Diaghilev, the founder of the Ballets Russes.

- "Les Biches" / Amy Seiwert - World Premiere
- "Le Spectre de la Rose" / Robert Moses - World Premiere
- "Pulcinella" / Graham Lustig - West Coast Premiere

OBC's "Diaghilev Imagery," with each ballet set to the original musical composition, brings new life to the Diaghilev repertory, offering original choreography that gives modern interpretation to groundbreaking works of arts and endows them with fresh expression for contemporary audiences. OBC is exited to present this ballet at one of downtown Oakland's historic venue's, the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts*.

Seating is general admission for all shows and is on a first come first serve basis. Accommodations will be made for any special needs. Doors open 1 hour before each performance.

*Note: The Malonga Center is located within blocks of BART's 12th Street Oakland City Center Station at 1428 Alice Street (see map). Several parking garages are within easy walking distance of the center.

Visit our website at www.oaklandballet.org for more detail.