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Carmen Suite

Alberto Alonso

Choreography performed on the Carmen Suite by Georges Bizet, adapted by Rodion Shchedrín for string orchestra and 47 percussion instruments.

  • World premiere by: Ballet Nacional de Cuba at Teatro García Lorca, La Habana (Cuba), March 1st 1973
  • Premiere by CND: (Ballet del Teatro Lírico Nacional) at Teatro de los Jardines del Generalife, Granada (Spain), June 26th 1988
Carmen-suite-portada

Información

  • Coreography:
    Alberto Alonso
  • Music:
    Georges Bizet (1838-1875). Adapted by Rodion Shchedrín (1967)
  • Staging:
    Alberto Alonso
  • Costume and Set Design:
    Boris Messerer
  • Running time:
    45 minutes
  • Premiere cast CND:
    Maya Plisétskaya (Carmen); Ricardo Franco (José); Hans Tino (Escamillo), Mabel Cabrera (Destino), Mauricio González (Corregidor), Marta Álvarez, Mar Baudesson, Olivia Jorba, Montserrat García (Cigarreras) & corps de ballet baile