Serenade / Sweet Violets / DGV
Saturday 17 May 2014, 12.00pm
Main Stage
Booking for 14 May 2014 - 26 May 2014 opens
- Booking opens 8 April 2014 at 10.00am for General Public.
- Booking opens 18 March 2014 at 10.00am for Friends of Covent Garden.
- Booking opens 28 February 2014 at 10.00am for Supporting Friends.
- Booking opens 26 February 2014 at 10.00am for Premium 1 Friends.
- Booking opens 25 February 2014 at 10.00am for Premium 2 Friends.
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Serenade / Sweet Violets / DGV
A mixed programme of exhilarating contrasts, from a dark Victorian melodrama to a celebration of hi-tech modernity.
Serenade
The music of Tchaikovsky is partnered with sublime choreography in one of Balanchine’s earliest and best-loved works.
Credits
| Choreography | George Balanchine |
| Composer | Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky |
| Costume Designer | Barbara Karinska |
| Original lighting design | Ronald Bates |
Sweet Violets
Murder, sexuality and art are the potent themes of Liam Scarlett’s ballet, inspired by Walter Sickert’s paintings.
Credits
| Choreography | Liam Scarlett |
| Music | Sergey Rachmaninoff |
| Designs | John Macfarlane |
| Lighting design | David Finn |
DGV: Danse à grande vitesse
Christopher Wheeldon channels the hurtling momentum of Michael Nyman’s music in choreography of thrilling propulsion.
Credits
| Choreography | Christopher Wheeldon |
| Composer | Michael Nyman |
| Set Designer | Jean-Marc Puissant |
| Costume Designer | Jean-Marc Puissant |
| Lighting Designer | Jennifer Tipton |
