Seeta Patel marries Indian classical dance and western classical music in her The Rite of Spring. Taking the South Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam, with its intricate rhythmic footwork, geometric and dynamic movements and expressive prowess. This is a Rite as you have never seen before. Sleeping Beauty presents a tale of magical spells, a long-delayed romance and a royal wedding full of colourful characters; a soaring waltz, one of the most popular ever written, and the Rose Adagio are among the highlights. Written at the height of his powers, the composer always thought of it as one of his very best works.
Works and composers
Tchaikovsky
The Sleeping Beauty Suite
Stravinsky (arr. McPhee)
The Rite of Spring
…a more than worthy addition to the canon, the evening a fascinating blending of East and West classical traditions, with beauty and surprises everywhere