An evening of classical and contemporary dynamics.
Immerse yourself in the innovative legacy of Hans van Manen, a pioneer in the Dutch dance scene. This evening features four dynamic works curated by Tamara Rojo, spanning from steamy tango to elegant classical and contemporary themes. Set to diverse scores from Astor Piazzolla to Bach and Beethoven, this showcase highlights van Manen’s striking, humanistic style and his profound exploration of human connection.
WHO IT'S FOR: Is a trip to Amsterdam on your itinerary? This program is for anyone who has ever wondered, “What’s going on in the European dance scene?” Ballet lovers, modern dance devotees, tango buffs, and anyone curious to see what Hans van Manen is all about.
Programme:
Grosse Fuge
Choreographer: Hans van Manen
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Supervised by: Rachel Beaujean
Staged by: Ricardo Bustamante
Scenic Design: Jean-Paul Vroom
Costume Design: Hans van Manen
Lighting Design: Jan Hofstra
World Premiere: April 17, 1971—Nederlands Dans Theater; Scheveningen, The Netherlands
SF Ballet Premiere: February 24, 2004—War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
Variations for Two Couples
Choreographer: Hans van Manen
Composers: Benjamin Britten, Einojuhani Rautavaara, Stevan Kovacs Tickmayer after Johann Sebastian Bach, and Astor Piazzolla
Staged by: Rachel Beaujean and Felipe Diaz
Scenic and Costume Design: Keso Dekker
Lighting Design: Bert Dalhuysen
World Premiere: February 15, 2012—Dutch National Ballet, Het Muziektheater; Amsterdam, The Netherlands
SF Ballet Premiere: January 22, 2014—San Francisco Ballet 81st Anniversary Gala; War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
Solo
Choreographer: Hans van Manen
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Supervised by: Rachel Beaujean
Staged by: Felipe Diaz
Costume Design: Keso Dekker
Lighting Design: Joop Caboort
World Premiere: January 16, 1997—Lucent Danstheater; The Hauge, The Netherlands
SF Ballet Premiere: February 4, 1999—War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
5 Tango's (SF Ballet Premiere)
Choreographer: Hans van Manen
Composer: Astor Piazzolla
Supervised by: Rachel Beaujean
Staged by: Felipe Diaz
Scenic and Costume Design: Jean-Paul Vroom
Lighting Design: Jan Hofstra
World Premiere: November 3, 1977—Dutch National Ballet; Het Muziektheater; Amsterdam, The Netherlands
SF Ballet Premiere: July 26, 2024—Frost Amphitheater; Stanford, California