"Perhaps the most adept and courageous choreographer in mainstream modern dance today" (Backstage), Pascal Rioult has blazed a unique path, building on tradition and expanding the definition of contemporary dance. Famous for his bold and unexpected interpretations of great musical scores, Rioult creates new work that brings fresh perspective to timeless themes, seamlessly blending his European sensibilities with a strong background in American modern dance. His acclaimed company—a troupe of impeccably trained dancers—returns with a program featuring three West Coast premieres—all profound, uplifting works that appeal to both the mind and heart.
Program A (Fri): Rioult/Views of the Fleeting World, set to J.S. Bach (West Coast premiere); Black Diamond, set to Stravinsky's Duo Concertant; Symphony of Psalms, set to Stravinsky (West Coast premiere)
Program B (Sat): Rioult/Les Noces, set to Stravinsky (West Coast premiere); Wien, set to Ravel's La Valse; Boléro, set to Ravel
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Program Notes
Program notes are available online. [PDF]
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Audio
There are multiple audio guides to the work of Pascal Rioult, including Black Diamond, Boléro, and Les Noces available in .mp3 format on the Photos / Video / Audio page of their site.
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Video
There is a video montage set to the music of Ravel on the Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre Photos / Video / Audio page
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Education/Community Events
Course with Osher Life Long Learning Institute
Jan 29, 3:30-5 pm, Room 150, University Hall
Prof. Yvonne Hardt. UC Berkeley
Cal Performances continues its partnership with the Osher Life Long Learning Institute with two courses, Talking about Classical Music and Talking about Dance, centered around performances on Cal Performances' 2008-09 season. Together with acclaimed scholars and artists, Robert Cole, director of Cal Performances, will host the following classes offered in conjunction with six concerts of music and six dance performances. Visit www.olli.berkeley.edu or call 510.642.9934 for more information and registration.
 Flyer [pdf]
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Parking Alerts: Parking may be a problem on campus for the Sat, Jan 31, performance due to a Cal Women's Basketball game. Please see our Parking Alert section for more information.
Artists links: Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre site
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