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A Young Vic/Sadler’s Wells co-production
Pictures from an Exhibition
8 May 2009-
23 May 2009
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Sadler’s Wells and the Young Vic present a trail-blazing dance theatre collaboration inspired by, and set to, Modest Mussorgsky’s classic piano suite Pictures from an Exhibition.
Moments from death, Mussorgsky’s life flashes before his eyes. Vivid memories of his past and his closest relationships return in powerful fragments, brilliantly staged by director Daniel Kramer (Angels in America at the Lyric, Punch & Judy at the Young Vic), choreographer Frauke Requardt (Associate Artist at The Place 2004-06) and poet James Fenton.
Beneath the surface of Modest Mussorgsky’s classical composition, Kramer and Requardt uncover a rich seam of emotion. The most powerful urges of worship and domination, love and loss, death and commemoration burst out of the music and onto the stage in a beautiful nightmare.
About the music
Generally acknowledged to be his greatest solo piano composition, Mussorgsky composed Pictures from an Exhibition in commemoration of his friend, the artist and architect Viktor Hartmann in 1874.
Consisting of ten piano pieces each inspired by a different painting or design, the work lay neglected until Ravel’s brilliant orchestration secured it a popular place in the classical repertoire.
£22.50
Previews £15 (May 08-11)
Under 26 (inc. students)
£10 for every performance
Over 60 & unwaged
£5 off – not available for previews
and Half price Wednesday matinees
No other concessions. Under 26 tickets have limited availability per performance. Early booking is advised.
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