In a streak of passion and choreographic novelty, Spain’s Compañia Nacional de Danza (CND) brings Macau audiences Carmen, a dance adaptation of Bizet’s operatic masterpiece. Created by the mind of Johan Inger, the performance offers dance and music lovers a pure, uncontaminated view of a classic.
Blending the original score with additional contemporary music, the Swedish choreographer constructs the action seen through the eyes of an innocent young boy. The ballet’s plot revolves around a trio comprising Don José, the main prison guard, the very attractive, sexy Carmen, and the Toreador, who in this version is portrayed as more of a pop star. In a dramatic crescendo, the story is filled with intense lovemaking and violent moments that lead to the heroine’s death.
Founded in 1979, the CND is a world class dance company built on a vast repertoire and led by a string of renowned artistic directors and choreographers, from the likes of Ray Barra and Maya Plisetskaya, to Nacho Duato and Hervé Palito. Composed of an artistic team and versatile cast gathering 16 nationalities, the company sets out to interpret pieces in styles as diverse as neoclassical, modern and contemporary choreography, reserving a special place for Spanish and vanguard choreographers.
Based on one of the most successful operas ever produced, Carmen was first adapted from a novella by Prosper Mérimée. Drawn from a tale of jealousy and desire, the story has become widely attractive to a string of choreographers, from Marius Petipa and Roland Petit, to Alberto Alonso and Mats Ek.
Removed from the usual stereotypes usually associated with the story, Johan Inger’s Carmen reveals a sober, contemporary version with a subtle proximity to the 1960’s. Theatrical and dramatic, the production he will deliver to local audiences comes with a guarantee of excellence highlighted by the physical and technical skills of first class dancers.
November 3 – 4 | Time：20:00 | Price：$300 | $250 | $200 | $150
