Alonzo King LINES Ballet: From San Francisco 2011

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC, Dual Layer
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Subtitles (Bonus Feature): English (GB, Original Language), German (DE), French (FR), Spanish (ES)
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Running Time: 138 minutes (Ballets) + 22 minutes (Bonus)
• UPC: 807280159196
• Release Year: 2012

Overview

Captured from San Francisco in 2011, this DVD presents the Alonzo King LINES Ballet, renowned for its innovative and evocative performances. The DVD features three compelling works choreographed by Alonzo King: "Triangle of the Squinches" with music by Mickey Hart, "Dust and Light" set to music by Arcangelo Corelli and Francis Poulenc, and "Scheherazade" with a score by Zakir Hussain, inspired by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. The performances are enhanced by the visual designs of Christopher Haas and Robert Rosenwasser.

Key Credits

• Idea and Choreography: Alonzo King
• Music for "Triangle of the Squinches": Mickey Hart
• Music for "Dust and Light": Arcangelo Corelli and Francis Poulenc
• Music for "Scheherazade": Zakir Hussain
• Visual Designers: Christopher Haas and Robert Rosenwasser

Special Feature

• "Alonzo King: Poet of Dance," a film by Marita Stocker, includes intimate interviews with Alonzo King, insights from the dancers, and rare backstage and rehearsal footage, offering an in-depth look at the creativity and philosophy behind the company's works.

Critical Acclaim

Alonzo King has been celebrated by William Forsythe as one of the true Ballet Masters of our time, and the Los Angeles Times has lauded his work as "the most sophisticated modernism in classical dance." This DVD captures the essence of King's contribution to ballet, marrying classical technique with contemporary vision.

Collector's Note

For fans of contemporary ballet and innovative dance, this DVD is a must-have. It showcases the remarkable talent of Alonzo King and his company, LINES Ballet, and provides a window into the creative process of one of dance's most visionary choreographers.

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