Carnival of the Animals is a ballet choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon to the Le Carnaval Des Animaux by Saint-Saëns, with narrations written by John Lithgow, costumes and sets designs by Jon Morrell and lighting designed by Natasha Katz.

Created for New York City Ballet in 2003, Christopher Wheeldon’s Carnival of the Animals is set to Camille Saint-Saëns' humorous musical suite of 14 movements that the composer created for a private performance in 1886. Wheeldon’s ballet features a cast of nearly 50 dancers and tells the story of a young boy, Oliver Pendleton Percy the ...

1 天前 · San Diego Ballet presents: ‘Carnival of the Animals and Tangata’ When: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: Baker-Baum Concert Hall, Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla

2023年4月9日 · The Carnival of the Animals (Le Carnaval des animaux) is a humorous musical suite of fourteen movements by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. It was composed in February 1886 and meant to be a fun piece, a zoological fantasy.

In 2003 Carnival of the Animals was produced by the The New York City Ballet with choreography by Christopher Wheeldon and narration by John Lithgow. The production included almost 50 dancers.

2024年11月7日 · Theatre Ballet Studio Company presents Carnival of the Animals, a new original ballet choreographed by faculty, performed to the music of Camille Saint- Saëns. Guest performers from BYU Theatre Ballet will also present Italian Suite by Gerald Arpino and Weathering by Maile Johnson.

For Christopher Wheeldon's 2003 ballet to Saint-Saëns's music, see Carnival of the Animals (ballet). The Carnival of the Animals (French: Le Carnaval des animaux) is a humorous musical suite of 14 movements, including " The Swan ", by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns.

2024年3月23日 · From the graceful swan to the mischievous kangaroo, the magical journey through the animal kingdom will surely delight ballet enthusiasts of all ages. With its fun choreography, costumes, and lively music, Carnival of the Animals is a true classic.