Staatsoper Vienna Presents Triple Bill of Anglo-American Choreography in Visionary Dances Program
The Vienna State Opera is presenting a triple bill titled Visionary Dances, curated by Staatsballett director Alessandra Ferri. The program brings together three prominent Anglo-American choreographers from different generations: Twyla Tharp (age 84), a leading figure in postmodern dance; Justin Peck (age 39), one of the most sought-after contemporary choreographers in the United States; and British choreographer Wayne McGregor (age 56), known for connecting ballet with strong thematic elements. All three artists have also created choreography for successful films. Tharp's film work includes Miloš Forman's Hair and Amadeus. McGregor contributed to Mike Newell's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Peck has worked on Steven Spielberg's West Side Story and the thriller Red Sparrow. The program features Peck's choreography Heatscape, which includes a set design by Shepard Fairey and performances by dancers such as Rinaldo Venuti. The event represents a significant gathering of international choreographic talent at the Austrian institution.
Key facts
- The Vienna State Opera is hosting a triple bill called Visionary Dances
- Staatsballett director Alessandra Ferri curated the program
- Three Anglo-American choreographers are featured: Twyla Tharp, Justin Peck, and Wayne McGregor
- Twyla Tharp is 84 years old and a postmodern dance pioneer
- Justin Peck is 39 and a prominent contemporary choreographer in the U.S.
- Wayne McGregor is 56 and known for thematic ballet works
- All three choreographers have created work for major films
- The program includes Justin Peck's piece Heatscape with design by Shepard Fairey
Entities
Artists
- Twyla Tharp
- Justin Peck
- Wayne McGregor
- Shepard Fairey
- Rinaldo Venuti
- Alessandra Ferri
Institutions
- Vienna State Opera
- Staatsballett
Locations
- Vienna
- Austria
- United States
- United Kingdom