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January 9, 2025

Deniz Özaydın Directs Istanbul Ballet Revival

The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Children's Ballet has created an interactive program featuring scenes from classic ballets such as "The Nutcracker" and "Sleeping Beauty", alongside excerpts performed by young ballerinas, including "Swan Lake". The production includes a mix of traditional ballet pieces like "Le Corsaire Pas de Deux" and "Giselle", as well as Turkish cultural influences in "Karagöz and Hacivat". The program is directed by Deniz Özaydın, with choreography by Çiğdem Erkaya Öztürk for the children's segments.

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/audio-described-performance-by-state-opera-and-ballet-204491

January 8, 2025

Wassily Kandinsky's Sonic Color Palette Unveiled

The Blue Rider movement, a pivotal moment in modern art, is being celebrated at CerModern's digital exhibition space, Flow Digital Stage. The exhibition focuses on the artistic journey and philosophy of Wassily Kandinsky, a key figure in abstract art, highlighting his unique combination of music and color. Through drawings, color, light, and music, visitors can gain insight into Kandinsky's neurological connection between sound and color, as described by Reo-Tek General Manager Refik Toksöz, who emphasized the significance of this connection in making Kandinsky a standout figure in abstract art discourse.

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/kandinsky-the-blue-rider-opens-in-ankara-204455

January 7, 2025

Odissi Dance Festival Brings Artists to Bhubaneswar

The Odissi dance and music festivals are scheduled to take place, featuring performances by renowned artists. The Mukteswar Odissi Dance Festival will showcase solo, duet, and group performances by prominent Odissi dancers. Meanwhile, the Rajarani Music Festival will feature recitals of Hindustani, Carnatic, and Odissi music.

https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/odisha-to-host-classical-dance-music-festival-in-bhubaneswar-from-jan-7-11/

December 29, 2024

Bolshoi Ballerina Brings Ashton to Life in Oslo

Former Bolshoi ballerina will perform in a program featuring Frederick Ashton's "Five Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan" and a new work by Norwegian choreographer Jo Stromgren. The performance is notable for its unique blend of classical ballet with modern influences, reflecting the artistic vision of the dancer.

https://www.businesstelegraph.co.uk/from-sophocles-to-sarah-kane-theatre-and-dance-to-look-forward-to-in-2025/

December 13, 2024

Hula in the Heart of Maryland

In downtown Silver Spring, a group of dancers gather every weekend to practice the traditional Hawaiian art form of hula, despite being thousands of miles away from its origins in Hawaii. This unique cultural exchange is facilitated by VOA's Keith Lane, who shares their story.

https://www.voanews.com/a/hula-the-heartbeat-of-hawaii-/7900194.html

December 7, 2024

Filipino Choreographers Unite at Canvas Showcase

The "Canvas: BPAD in Motion" dance showcase will take place on December 13-14, featuring original works by renowned Filipino choreographers Tony Fabella, Luther Perez, and Gia Geguinto of Ballet Philippines. The event is a mixed-bill repertoire that includes innovative compositions in ballet, contemporary, jazz, and street dance styles.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/12/08/the-sunday-times/arts-awake/award-winning-filipino-choreographers/2017858

December 5, 2024

Czech Symphony Orchestra Performs at Palace Gala

The 23rd edition of the stately affair, held on January 24 at a 19th-century neo-renaissance palace along the Vltava River, promises to be an unforgettable night of elegance and music. The event attracts a cross-generational crowd who gather to experience traditional waltz music and formal dance, as well as modern beats. Guests are expected to dress formally, with gentlemen in black-tie attire and ladies in full-length evening dresses. The evening features performances by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra of Josef Hlavsa, as well as a midnight quadrille group dance led by professional instructors. Additional live music and performances throughout the palace will keep the atmosphere lively, including a discotheque in the Small Hall and guest star ADOVANY in the Large Hall.

https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/waltz-into-timeless-elegance-historic-zofin-palace-prague-hosts-the-2025-austrian-ball

December 3, 2024

Motamedi Meets Rembrandt Trio in Ankara Concert

Iranian musician Mohammad Motamedi will perform alongside the Rembrandt Trio at the CSO Ada Ankara on December 10th, combining his classical Persian vocal tradition with Dutch jazz music in a unique collaboration.

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/a-fusion-of-iranian-poetry-and-jazz-at-cso-203229

December 1, 2024

Love, Health, and the Human Spirit Unfolded

The play offers a unique theatrical experience where the audience and performers engage in a shared pursuit of the muse of theatre. The performance explores the intricate connections between love, health, and the human spirit, unfolding in ways that will stay with the audience long after the curtain falls.

https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/tabiyat-a-play-that-personifies-health-in-a-crisis-clad-mumbai-13840567.html