São Paulo City Ballet Premieres New Choreographies to John Cage and Schubert
The São Paulo City Ballet premieres eight performances of new choreographies by Alejandro Ahmed and Ihsan Rustem, set to music by John Cage and Franz Schubert, respectively. The series runs from September 2nd to 11th at the Theatro Municipal Complex. Ahmed choreographs Cage's 1990s work 'Sixty-Eight' for 12 dancers, while Rustem presents his take on Schubert's 'Unfinished Symphony' for 15 dancers. The Municipal Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Alessandro Sangiorgi, provides live accompaniment. The production features costumes by Karin Serafin and Cassiano Grandi, with lighting by Caetano Vilela and Mirela Brandi. The collaboration marks the company's first international partnership since 2018. Tickets range from R$10 to R$80.
Key facts
- The São Paulo City Ballet premieres eight performances from September 2nd to 11th.
- Choreographer Alejandro Ahmed presents a new work for John Cage's 'Sixty-Eight'.
- Choreographer Ihsan Rustem presents a new work for Franz Schubert's 'Unfinished Symphony'.
- Performances are at the Theatro Municipal Complex in São Paulo, Brazil.
- The Municipal Symphony Orchestra performs live under conductor Alessandro Sangiorgi.
- This is the company's first international collaboration since 2018.
- Tickets are priced from R$10 to R$80.
- The production includes costumes by Karin Serafin and Cassiano Grandi, and lighting by Caetano Vilela and Mirela Brandi.
Entities
Artists
- Alejandro Ahmed
- Ihsan Rustem
- John Cage
- Franz Schubert
- Alessandro Sangiorgi
- Andrea Caruso Saturnino
- Cassi Abranches
- Chris Haring
- David Bowie
- Cassiano Grandi
- Caetano Vilela
- Diego de Los Campos
- Karin Serafin
- Juliana Laurindo
- Mirela Brandi
Institutions
- Balé da Cidade de São Paulo
- Complexo Theatro Municipal
- Cena 11 Cia. de Dança
- Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- República