The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has revealed some of the lead cast rotation, including international guest star artists and Principal Dancers, for the world-famous Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company’s Australian debut only in Brisbane.
The company will perform Rudolf Nureyev’s Don Quixote from 7 to 11 and 17 November, and Giselle from 14 to 16 and 18 November, for the 2018 QPAC International Series. Superstar guest artists to appear at the QPAC International Series include David Hallberg, Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre; Leonid Sarafanov, Principal Dancer at Mikhailovsky Theatre; and Maria Eichwald, Principal Dancer at Stuttgarter Ballet and now international guest at some of the world’s most prestigious companies. Casting also includes Teatro alla Scala Principal Dancers Nicoletta Manni, Claudio Coviello and Timofej Andrijashenko. Leonid Sarafanov will partner with Nicoletta Manni in Don Quixote for the evening performances on Wednesday 7, Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 November.
In Giselle, Maria Eichwald will pair with Claudio Coviello in the evening performances on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 November, and Nicoletta Manni will dance with David Hallberg on Friday 16 and Saturday 18 November. During the 2018 QPAC International Series, 115 of this dynamic company’s members will take up residency in Queensland for three weeks in November, in a blockbuster program celebrating Italian arts and culture on and off the stage.
QPAC Chief Executive John Kotzas said the venue is proud to host a company with “great influence on dance in Europe”. Beyond its performances of Don Quixote and Giselle, Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company will also be engaged in a program of events and activities including conversations, masterclasses, community participation projects, exhibitions, student access to dress rehearsals and more.
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