our 16/17 season brochure

CAROLINA BALLET
2016–2017
Never has a lineup of repertoire
performances felt as fresh and
invigorating as this. Carolina Ballet’s
19th season features programs that
captivate the senses through live
music and choral pieces, intricate
sets, colorful costumes, and
thrilling choreography.
Carolina Ballet invites you to experience fan-favorite
programs by Artistic Director Robert Weiss and
Principal Guest Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett as
well as a new ballet from Choreographer in Residence
Zalman Raffael.
There is truly something for everyone this season,
with shows for opera lovers, music lovers, bibliophiles,
families, and more.
Tossing. Turning. Floating. Flowing.
Moving to the undulant rhythm of the sea.
Claude Debussy’s iconic La Mer, with all its dynamic
energy and imagery, serves as the latest musical
inspiration for Choreographer in Residence Zalman
Raffael as he premieres an immersive new ballet that
evokes the chaos and grandeur of the sea.
Fletcher Opera Theater • September 15–October 2
Sponsored by:
Dancers: Lindsay Purrington, Ashley Hathaway, and Oliver Béres
Idealistic. Fantastic. Hopeless romantic.
Wrestling with demons within and without.
In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Miguel de
Cervantes’ death in 1616, Artistic Director Robert Weiss sends
the tarnished knight, Don Quixote, back onto the stage to
chase love and battle windmills in this imaginative ballet filled
with moments of humor and sorrow.
“One of [Weiss’] very best creations, a huge crowd pleaser.”
—The News & Observer
Fletcher Opera Theater • October 13–30
Presenting sponsor:
Sponsored by:
Dancers: Yevgeny Shlapko and Margaret Severin-Hansen
Passion. Longing. Jealousy. Greed.
Rising and falling as fortune spins our fate.
Carolina Ballet Principal Guest Choreographer Lynne
Taylor-Corbett’s Carmina Burana, explores love, greed,
and obsession in the contemporary setting of Wall
Street. This program features Carl Orff’s memorable
and pulsating score performed live by the North
Carolina Master Chorale under the baton of Music
Director Alfred E. Sturgis.
“Wonderful theater, performed by a troupe with
surprising artistic depth.”
—The News & Observer
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium • November 23–27
NOTE: Performances will be held Wednesday, Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday.
Sponsored by:
Dancers: Adam Crawford Chavis, Adam Schiffer, and Rammaru Shindo
Magical. Mystical. Timeless. Traditional.
Journey through a child’s holiday dream.
Join us as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Carolina
Ballet’s family favorite, The Nutcracker. A holiday tradition
that’s perfect for the whole family, ours is the only
performance of The Nutcracker in the country with real
illusions, created by world-renowned magician, Rick Thomas.
Marvel as children, Herr Drosselmeyer, and other beloved
characters levitate, disappear, and reappear.
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium • DPAC • December 9–24
Presented by:
Dancer: Lara O’Brien
Magic sponsored by:
Enchanting. Dreaming. Yearning. Scheming.
Fascinated by a world you cannot join.
Drawing upon Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale,
Carolina Ballet Principal Guest Choreographer Lynne
Taylor-Corbett conjures an enchanting vision of the
young mermaid with an alluring voice, who will risk
it all for love in a daring deal with a vengeful sea
witch. Featuring an original score by Michael Moricz,
this program is paired with Who Cares?, George
Balanchine’s tribute to George Gershwin’s most
memorable music.
Fletcher Opera Theater • February 2–19
Note: All Saturday performances will be held at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Media sponsored by:
Dancers: Sokvannara Sar, Nikolai Smirnov, and Amanda Babayan
Blossoming. Burning. Vibrant. Chilling.
Humanity reflected in Mother Nature.
Choreographed in the neoclassic style by Artistic
Director Robert Weiss, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is a
celebration of nature’s enduring cycle that captures the
color and emotion of each season. Having sold out in its
premiere run in 2014, this ballet is sure to electrify again.
“[Bursting] forth with shocking vividness, teeming with
undeniable life force … Its thrumming, interlocked motion
making a powerful engine for dance.”
—Indy Week
Fletcher Opera Theater • March 9–26
Sponsored by:
Dancers: Alyssa Pilger and Richard Krusch
Iconic. Classy. Undeniably jazzy.
Unofficial anthem from the American canon.
Choreographer in Residence Zalman Raffael
explores the ever-changing rhythms and moods of
George Gershwin’s American masterwork in this deftly
sensitive ballet reimagined for Raleigh’s largest stage.
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium • April 20–23
Sponsored by:
Dancers: Randi Osetek and Alicia Fabry
Desired by all. Destined for none.
Persuasion has a pretty face and a heavy price.
Rich with the allure and bravado of this sultry tale,
Artistic Director Robert Weiss’ Carmen tells the story
of a rebellious woman who captures the hearts and
souls of the men who love her. With music performed
live by Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle.
“The best full-evening story ballets of the past quarter
century are currently being choreographed in Raleigh
by Robert Weiss.”
—The Washington Post
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium • May 18-21
Sponsored by:
Dancers: Marcelo Martinez and Lilyan Vigo
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RALEIGH MEMORIAL
AUDITORIUM
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FLETCHER
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RALEIGH MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
FLETCHER OPERA THEATER
Carmina Burana, Rhapsody in Blue, Carmen
La Mer, Don Quixote,
The Little Mermaid, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
RALEIGH MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
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Packages starting at $106.76
FAMILY SERIES
The Nutcracker and The Little Mermaid
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$114.23
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Fletcher Performance Schedule
Thursday: 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 p.m.
Saturday: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.
FIRST WEEK
Golden Circle
$89.67
Golden Circle
$86.85
Thursday: 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 p.m.
Saturday: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.
Zone 1
$71.52
Zone 1
$70.73
Zone 2
$55.51
Zone 2
$53.53
Zone 3
$41.63
Zone 3
$39.55
Zone 4
$32.03
Zone 4
$30.95
Zone 5
$21.35
NOTE: Performances of Carmina Burana will be
held Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
SECOND AND THIRD WEEKS
Seven tickets that can be used for any show in any combination for $298.90.
Excludes Zone 1 and The Nutcracker.
Saturday: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.
FOR TICKETS call 919-719-0900 or visit www.carolinaballet.com for more information.
NOTE: All Saturday performances
of The Little Mermaid will be held at
1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
All packages with the exception of the Family Series exclude The Nutcracker. No refunds.
While all programs, dates, and prices are quoted at time of printing as accurate, they are
subject to change. We regret we cannot provide refunds.
Subscriber Pricing (20% Discount)*
Raleigh Memorial Performance Schedule
Performances in Fletcher Opera Theater and Raleigh Memorial Auditorium are held at
the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East South Street in Raleigh, NC 27601.
Friday, Dec. 16: 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 18: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 20: 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 21: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 22: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 23: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 24: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 9: 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 10: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 11: 2 p.m.
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