San Francisco Ballet kicks of their 2015/16 season with a programme of three incredible ballets, including 7 for Eight from Artistic Director Heigl Tomasson and the North American premiere of William Forsythe's Pas/Parts. Created in 1999 for the Paris Opera Ballet, this is the first time the latter has ever been performed by another company.
Programme
7 for Eight
Choreography: Heigl Tommasson
Music:
Described by the SFGate as 'human bodies in conversation', 7 for Eight preimiered in 2004. Merging Heigl's favorite forms, classical and expression, the piece overflows with poetry, finding it in pure movement.
Magrittomania
Choreography: Yuri Possokhov
Music: Beethoven
Created by Choreographer in Residence, this is Possokohov's incredible love letter to surrealism, with 8 dance episodes using the imagery and the spirit of Rene Magritte. From the man in the bowler hat, this is an engimatic journey to the heart of the artist, deftly pulled off by the company and Mr Possokhov.
Pas/Parts
Choreography: William Forsythe
Music: Thom Willems
A large-scale spectacle, 15 dancers take to the stage in this showbizzy piece. Daring and utterly wonderful, the score takes you through a many layers of sound, from Jazz to Orchestral sweeps. This is going to be a must see for any fan of Forsythe and new dance in general.