UMS Concert Program, October 25, 1976: Ballet Nacional Festivales De Espana -- Maria Del Sol

Concert: First
Complete Series: 4012
Ann Arbor, Michigan

The University Musical Society
The University of Michigan
Ballet Nacional Festivales de Espana
starring
MARIA DEL SOL AURORA PONS MARIO LA VEGA JUAN MANUEL CURRA JIMENEZ ANGEL AROCHA
First Soloists Ana Gonzalez, Angela Del Moral, Rosa Lugo, Mary Carmen Villena
Female Soloists Concha Cerezo, Maria Pia, Esperanza Piera
Female Dancers Tommy Tellez, Luisa Ortiz, Mercedes Fuertes, Rosa Alvarez, Lupe Gomez
Male Soloists Felipe Sanchez, Felix Granados, Monolo Segura, Pedro Lara, Antonio Salas
Male Dancers
Rafael Torres, Antonio Gavilan, Lario Diaz, Miguel Corpas, Curro Landa, Clemente Gimenez
Miguel de Alonso, Tenor Juan Jose, Singer Jose Maria Molero, Guitarist
Monday Evening, October 25, 1976, at 8:00
Power Center for the Performing Arts
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Ballet Festivales de Espana is Spain's first National Ballet Company combining all of the finest dance elements in Spain into one Ballet.
It began two years ago when the best elements of Spain's Antonio Ballet, Zarzuela Ballet and Festival Ballet were joined into the Ballet Nacional Festivales de Espana. Rarely has such a large number of Spanish stars been seen together on stage.
One of Spain's best choreographers, Alberto Lorca, has participated in the for?mation of the Ballet Espana, as have choreographers and designers Jose Gravero, J. Granero and Juanjo Linares. Additional choreography has been provided by Mario la Vega, Aurora Pons, Curra Jimenez and Ciro.
Juan Maria Bourio, DirectorGeneral Jesus Manjon, Assistant Director,
Aurora Pons, Ballet Master Anita, Vargas, Gonzalez, Isabel, Salao, Angel Ramos, Redondo, Costumes
First Program Sixth Annual Choice Series, Power Center Complete Program 4012
PROGRAM
Homage to Manuel de Falla
in honor of his 100th Anniversary
SUITE DE LA VIDA BREVE
Text and Artistic format: ............ Roberto Carpio
Music: ............ Manuel de Falla
Choreography and sets: ............ Alberto Lorca
INTERMEDIO
Salu............. Ana Gonzalez
Paco ............ Mario La Veca
Florista ............ Maria Ortiz
Carmelilla ............ Maria Del Sol
Los amigos ............ Pedro Lara and Rafael Torres
Solea
Carmen Vlllena, Felipe Sanchez, soloists and dancers
Segunda Danza
Rosa Lugo, Angela Del Moral, Carmen Villena, Conchita Cerezo, Maria Pia, and female dancers
Nocturno
Maria Del Sol, Ana Gonzalez, Mario la Vega
Primera Danza
Conchita Cerezo, Juan Manuel, soloists and dancers
INTERMISSION
EL AMOR BRUJO
Music: ............ Manuel de Falla
Libretto: ............ Gregorio Martinez Sierra
Choreography: ............ Ciro
Candelas ............ Curra Jimenez
El Espectro ............ Juan Manuel
La Ghana Vieja ............ Luisa Ortiz
Carmelo ............ Angel Arocha
Lucia ............ Angela Del Moral
El Fuego ............ Felix Granados, Manolo Segura, Pedro Lara,
Antonio Salas, Rafael Torres, Antonio Gavilan
Los Amigos de Carmelo ............ Felix Granados, Antonio Gavilan
Soloists and Dancers
Candelas, a young gypsy, was madly in love with a flirtatious and jealous gypsy who had died of a stab wound while in a fight. Tormented by the memories of her old lover, she asks an old gypsy to help free herself of these memories. Carmelo, another young gypsy, loves Candelas, but she does not return his love, since she is still possessed by the spirit of her jealous lover. The old gypsy, in agreement with Lucia, still another young and beautiful gypsy girl, friend of Candelas and Carmelo and also of the Spectre, decides to try to use her magic influence to liberate Candelas, who at that point dances the "Fire Dance," a ritual dance. Candelas, however, continues under the influence of the Spectre and Carmelo suggests to Lucia that, with her charm, she should seduce the loving gypsy and drive the Spectre away, so that he may have access to Candelas. Lucia accepts and makes love to the Spectre, and thus Carmelo seizes the opportunity to seduce Candelas. The lovers kiss each other and love triumphs over the deadly influence of the Spectre who disappears forever.
INTERMISSION
EL SOMBRERO DE TRES PICOS
Music: ............ Manuel de Falla
Libretto: ............ Gregorio Martinez Sierra (inspired by the book
of Pedro Antonio de Alarcon)
Choreography: ............ Mario la Vega
Sets and costumes: ............ Pablo Picasso
La Molinera ............ Maria Del Sol
El Molinero ............ Mario la Vega
El Corregidor ............ Curro Landa
La Corregidora ............ Rosa Lugo
Garduiia ............ Felipe Sanchez
Petimetre ............ Lario Diaz
La Moza del Canlaro ............ Conchita Cerezo
Soloists and Dancers
The Miller's wife from Arcos de la Frontera (Andalusian town), although she is in love with her husband and is always ready to help him, nevertheless flirts with the Mayor of the Town, in order to obtain his protection. The old Mayor falls for her and assisted by his aide, Garduiia, prepared a stunt in order to achieve his purpose. He has the Miller arrested during celebrations of the San Juan Holidays.
When he arrives, the Miller's wife plays and flirts and makes him fall in a ditch of the Mill. The Mayor enters the Mill seeking a place to dry his clothes. Meanwhile, the Miller, who freed himself, arrives and sees his rival's clothes. He thinks his wife has betrayed him and seeking revenge, he has a wretched plan: he changes into the Mayor's clothes and seeks the Mayor's wife. The neighbors are warned meanwhile by the Miller's wife and everybody beats the Mayor. The trick is discovered, the couples make peace and everyone dances happily.
COMING EVENTS
Orchestre de ParisBarenboim......Wednesday, October 27
Julian Bream, Guitarist.........Sunday, October 31
Justino Diaz, Bass..........Monday, November 1
Guarneri String Quartet......(sold out) Friday, November 5
Guarneri String Quartet........Saturday, November 6
Chinese Acrobats..........Saturday, November 6
Ruth Laredo, Pianist..........Sunday, November 7
Victor Herbert's Naughty Marietta......Friday & Saturday,
November 12 & 13 London Philharmonic OrchestraHaitink . . . Sunday, November 14
Elly Ameling, Soprano.........Tuesday, November 16
Aeolian Chamber Players........Saturday, November 20
Handel's "Messiah"........Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
December 3, 4, 5 Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet.....Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
The Pittsburgh Ballet December 16, 17, 18
Verdi's La Traviata--Canadian Opera Company .... Sunday, January 9
JeanPierre Rampal, Flutist......(sold out) Friday, January 14
Prague Chamber Orchestra........Saturday, January 15
Michael Ponti, Pianist.........Tuesday, January 25
Royal Winnipeg Ballet.........Saturday & Sunday
January 29 & 30
Danzas Venezuela.........Wednesday, February 2
Warsaw Quintet (piano and strings).....Thursday, February 3
Jorge Bolet, Pianist..........Saturday, February 5
Rajko--Gypsy Orchestra and Dancers.....Sunday, February 6
Leningrad Symphony OrchestraTemirkanov . . . Thursday, February 10
Guarneri String Quartet........Saturday, February 19
Guarneri String Quartet......(sold out) Sunday, February 20
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater.....Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
February 21, 22, 23
JeanPierre Rampal, Flutist.....(sold out) Friday, February 25
Yamini Krishnamurti, South Indian Dancer .... Monday, February 28 Czech Philharmonic OrchestraNeumann .... Thursday, March 3
Janos Starker, Cellist..........Monday, March 14
Masked DanceDrama of Korea......Wednesday, March 16
Detroit Symphony OrchestraChoral UnionSoloists . . Sunday, March 20
Ceccato conducts Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis" Frans Brueggen, Flute & Recorder . . . (sold out) Tuesday, March 22
Yugoslav National Folk Ballet.......Thursday, March 24
Osipov Balalaika Orchestra........Saturday, March 26
Third Annual Benefit Concert........Friday, April 15
Guarneri String Quartet.........Saturday & Sunday
April 16 & 17
May Festival.........Wednesday through Saturday,
April 27, 28, 29, 30
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