Repertoire
Contrasts
Benny Goodman, the illustrious jazz clarinetist, commissioned Béla Bartók to Contrast (a piece for piano, violin and clarinet). The selection of these instruments inspired Béla Bartók, always attentive to Hungarian folklore, to compose a sweet and sour piece.
- World premiere by: Lyon Opera Ballet, Lyon (France), 1979
- Premiere by Compañía Nacional de Danza: (Ballet Nacional Clásico) at Plaza Porticada, Santander (Cantabria, Spain). Santander International Festival, August 1st 1981
Información
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Coreography:Maguy Marin
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Music:Béla Bartók (1881-1945)
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Costume Design:Maguy Marin
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Costumes made by:Juan Moreno & CND wardrobe
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Running time:1 h. 30'
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Premiere cast CND:María Cristina (She); Antonio Fernández (He); Nuria Pardo, Hans Tino (the lovers); Michel Galvane (the waiter). Elena Figueroba, Olga Rodríguez, Montserrat García, Alicia Pérez, Elisa Morris, Mar López, José Vicente Sales, Javier Aramburu, Enrique Brown, Raúl Tino, Julian Brandon (the civil servants)
