Carmina Burana

Carmina Burana
The 10th Anniversary of this TWB signature dance masterpiece is a powerful and exciting post-modern interpretation of Carl Orff's raucous retelling of 24 medieval poems praising springtime, love, lust and fortune. This special performance features voices of the Cathedral Choral Society under the direction of Dr. J. Reilly Lewis.
Music: Carl Orff featuring voices of the Cathedral Choral Society under the direction of Dr. J. Reilly Lewis
Maestro J. Reilly Lewis
80 Voices of the Cathedral Choral Society
20 Voices of Arlington Children’s Chorus
3 Soloists (Melissa Wimbish, Steven Combs, Timothy Augustin)
Version for 2 Pianos and Percussion by Wilhelm Killmayer
Choreography: Septime Webre
Theme and Variations
Expressive. Melodic. Grand. George Balanchine evokes the period when Russian ballet flourished with the aid of Tchaikovsky's refined and sophisticated music. This beloved study of classical ballet reveals a climactic finale for 26 dancers that delights audiences and invokes reverence for both Balanchine and his beloved art form. An intimate and dazzling work celebrating classical ballet at its most magnificent.
Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Performance dates and times
- Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Friday, April 15, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 1:30pm
- Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 7:30pm
- Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 1:30pm
- Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 7:30pm
Carmina Burana
Music
Carl Orff
Cathedral Choral Society
Dr. J Reilly Lewis
Choreography Septime Webre
Balanchine's Theme and Variations
Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
