Clarksville tn online is the voice of the people of clarksville tennessee. Nashville ballets 20202021 season tickets go on sale to the general public on. Companies all over the united states perform the nutcracker every christmas season. Heres how your child can land a role in nashvilles nutcracker. A breakdown of nashville ballets 201920 season tpac. Nashville ballet will give away 2,500 tickets to nashvilles. The story itself is magical as it is, but the addition of nashvilles iconic characters and landmarks into the production.
Nashville s nutcracker will feature a youth cast of 296 young dancers from the school of nashville ballet and the community along with 54 members of nashville ballet s professional dance company. Paul vasterling on nashville ballets 201819 season tpac. Paul vasterling, artistic director paul vasterling joined nashville ballet as a company dancer in 1988. Nashville ballet s recently announced 20172018 performance season showcases a range of works, from the pinnacle of classical ballet to fearless contemporary works including shows inspired by the lizzie borden story. Nashville ballet and the second company, nb2 a preprofessional training company, provide more than 70,000 arts experiences to adults and children annually. Dec 05, 2017 this is a big year for nashvilles nutcracker and that was evident during opening weekend at tpac. Ben folds performs concerto with the nashville ballet at the kennedy center.
Choreography by paul vasterling music by sergei prokofiev. Imaginative, engaging and educational this familyfriendly production transports audiences into the pages of a lifesize storybook as they embark on an unforgettable adventure with peter and his funloving animal friends. Ben folds performs with the nashville ballet concerto. Oct 07, 2018 paul vasterling, artistic director paul vasterling joined nashville ballet as a company dancer in 1988. Just like artistic director paul vasterlings unique version of the nutcracker, the trailer. The sugar plum fairy and snow queen in nashvilles nutcracker, juliet.
Now, the nashville ballet is creating a new work that explores what it means to imagine gender beyond the binary. Paul vasterlings reimagined adaptation of bram stokers classic horror is. Its family holiday tradition time with nashville ballets. Below, vasterling weighs in on the upcoming season and his time with nashville ballet. Rose, associate professor composition b at the blair school of music. Nashville ballet will give away 2,500 tickets to nashville.
Director paul vasterling, and dancers from the nashville ballet explored the larger than life production of carmina. An exciting world premiere, innovative collaborations and a gala celebration highlight what nashville ballet is calling a. Wilson county dancers selected for nashville ballets. Nashville ballet unveils 35th anniversary season tpac news. Dancers from green hills to perform in nashvilles nutcracker. Local dancers chosen to perform in nashville ballets nutcracker. Nashville ballets new work explores gender beyond the. Ballerina kayla rowser announces final season with nashville ballet. At least, thats how it will feel when the company makes it snow on the audience during one iconic scene in nashvilles nutcracker. Join nashville ballet for the ultimate evening of celebration commemorating paul vasterling s 20th anniversary as artistic director. I started taking dance lessons, and, of course, we did thenutcracker, he says. Celebrating paul vasterling s 20th anniversary as artistic director, the upcoming season is filled with fan favorites, ballet classics, and so many musical collaborations. Twitter to connect with fans and answer questions before the nutcracker. As difficult as it may be to comprehend, nashville s nutcracker paul vasterling s beautiful and evocative holiday gift to his adopted hometown first debuted in 2008 and its return in.
Dec 03, 2017 nashville ballet celebrates 10 years of nutcracker. Nashville ballet debuts new trailer for holiday classic. Nashville ballet announces 20202021 season visit nashville tn. It just isnt christmas in music city without the nutcracker nashville production, put on annually by the nashville ballet in conjunction with the nashville symphony and featuring choreography by paul vasterling and lucky for you, great tickets are available for every performance of the 2020 season. The nashville ballet will take on peter pan, dracula and its perennial nashvilles nutcracker during its bold 20202021 season, which was unveiled this. But they also have very specific ideas of what kinds of roles male and female dancers are expected to perform. Nashville ballet artistic director paul vasterling says that tchaikovskys ballet the nutcracker is all about magic.
The 10th anniversary of nashville ballet s annual nashville s nutcracker performance brought new magic to music citys holiday spectacle this is a big year for nashville s nutcracker and that was evident during opening weekend at tpac. Sixty members of the grammy awardwinning nashville symphony will perform the celebrated score from tchaikovsky. The instrument combines the metal bars of a glockenspiel with the keys and hammers. On the heels of their groundbreaking production of lucy negro, redux, nashville ballet has announced their upcoming season. This is the balletic adaptation of this tennessee williams classic. Nashville ballet and the second company, nb2 a preprofessional training company, provide more than 55,000 arts experiences to adults and children annually through. Touting musical collaborations that embrace the multitude of talents in music city, the upcoming season ushers in a new era of artistry in middle tennessee with groundbreaking premieres and beloved fan favorites. Dancers from franklin to perform in nashvilles nutcracker. The nutcracker, alice in wonderland, swan lake, cinderella, and carnival of animals. The piece, which has become an annual favorite for ballet companies all over the world, includes an instrument that tchaikovsky imported to moscow. Paul vasterling was named ceo of nashville ballet in addition to his position of. I did my first version of it in my very small hometown in suburban new.
Just like artistic director paul vasterling s unique version of the nutcracker, the trailer celebrates nashville s rich history with locations including phillips toy mart and belle meade. Nashvilles nu tcracker december 323, 2016 tpacs jackson hall 14 performances concept, story treatment and choreography by paul vasterling live music performed by the nashville symphony music by. Paul vasterling s artistic career began at age 10 when he started studying piano, then expanded at age 16 when he started dancing. Nashville ballet celebrates 10 years of nashvilles nu tcracker through december 23, at tennessee performing arts centers andrew jackson hall with allnew magical elements to. The nutcracker is a part of every american ballet dancers life, usually from school age to professional. Nashville ballet will give away 2,500 tickets to artistic director paul vasterling s production of nashville s nutcracker through the ballet s holiday magic initiative for a thirtieth consecutive. Nov 27, 2017 nashville ballet has selected 39 dancers from franklin to perform in the youth cast for nashville s nutcracker. Set right here in music city, nashville ballet s take on the nutcracker opens december 7 and runs through december 23. Nashville ballet celebrates 10 years of nashvilles nutcracker.
Carnival of the animals choreography by paul vasterling. Nashville ballet brings an awardwinning production stateside. Nashville ballet ushers in the holiday season in glorious fashion with its revival of artistic director paul vasterling s visionary reinterpretation of the nutcracker, onstage at tpacs andrew. Nashville ballet announces 20192020 season visit nashville tn. Jan 31, 2020 set right here in music city, nashville ballets take on the nutcracker opens december 7 and runs through december 23. The longanticipated nashville ballet 201819 season lineup has finally been announced. Nashville ballet adds new magic to nashvilles nutcracker. This enjoyable take on a classic holiday favorite is refreshed by nashville ballet every year with new elements and local references to find. Nashville ballet presents a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by artistic director paul vasterling. Nashville ballet celebrates 10 years of nashville s nutcracker through december 23, at tennessee performing arts centers andrew jackson hall with allnew magical elements to mark the occasion.
Paul vasterling on nashville ballets 201819 season. Other voices, artistic director paul vasterling posed four questions. Nashville ballet announces lineup for 20192020 season. Nashville ballet announces 20192020 season 91classical. Concept, story treatment, and choreography by paul vasterling music by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky live music performed by the nashville symphony. Young dancers from murfreesboro chosen to perform in. When a back injury forced him to retire, he found work behind the scenes, instead, first as a ballet master, then as a choreographer.
Summer training for professionals nashville ballet. Ballerina kayla rowser announces final season with. Nashville ballet is the largest professional ballet company in tennessee. Saturday night with nashville ballet nashville ballet. Nashville ballet is pleased to announce its 20182019 season, celebrating paul vasterling s 20th anniversary as artistic director. Paul vasterling, the ballets artistic director, is introducing this new, seemingly magical effect to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the production, which sets the classic tchaikovskypetipa ballet in. Classic ballets like swan lake or the nutcracker have delighted audiences for generations. To inspire the choreographers and musicians working on nashville ballet s latest project, attitude. To inspire the choreographers and musicians working on nashville ballets latest project, attitude. Go behind the scenes at the nashville ballet and see them rehearse for their upcoming nutcracker ballet. Read more i have had season tickets for nashville ballet for the past 25 years and have watched how nashville ballet has become more professional, more diverse, and truly a nashville ballet company under the direction of paul vasterling.
Dec 18, 2017 paul vasterling, artistic director and ceo of nashville ballet, stops in at bacon today to share his thoughts on hiddensee and the nutcracker generally. Honor nashville ballet s extraordinary past, exceptional present and groundbreaking future. Ballet gives out 2,500 nashvilles nutcracker tickets to. Nashville ballet artistic director and ceo paul vasterling offers a local take on the classic nutcracker every year, but this year was extra special. Ballet gives out 2,500 nashvilles nutcracker tickets to economically.
Nashville ballets 35th season revealed broadway world. For the past 20 years, paul vasterling has served as the artistic director for nashville ballet. Paul vasterling, artistic director and ceo of nashville ballet, stops in at bacon today to share his thoughts on hiddensee and the nutcracker generally. Vasterling also arranged music by bohuslav martinu for octobers dracula. Clarksville online takes you beyond the ordinary in local news and gives the extras. Nashville ballet is pleased to announce its 20182019 season, celebrating paul vasterlings 20th anniversary as artistic director. Nashville ballet ushers in the holiday season in glorious style with its revival of artistic director paul vasterling s visionary reinterpretation of the nutcracker, onstage at tpacs andrew. He sets the story at the tennessee centennial exposition of 1897 with clara claire murray. Nashville ballets new work explores gender beyond the binary. Hes choreographed and directed a slew of productions, and under his leadership, the ballet has commissioned 22 original scores for new works. Nashville ballet celebrates 10 years of nashvilles. Apr 03, 2018 nashville ballet recently announced 201819 season will also celebrate artistic director and ceo paul vasterlings 20th anniversary with the company.
Nashville ballet owns its own building, the martin center for. Nashville ballet recently announced 201819 season will also celebrate artistic director and ceo paul vasterling s 20th anniversary with the company. Paul vasterlings artistic career began at age 10 when he started studying piano, then. Nashville ballet announces 20202021 season focus middle. Dream, and nashvilles favorite holiday tradition, nashvilles nutcracker. Paul vasterling, reflections on nashvilles nutcracker. Nashville ballet artistic director and ceo paul vasterling offers a local take on the classic nutcracker every.
The youth cast is such an integral part of the overall success of this larger than life production. Nashville ballets kayla rowser and artistic director paul vasterling. See how a ballet begins in this first look at an upcoming paul vasterling project. The ballet is lightly personalized with subtle hints of our own city and state, like a framed photograph of andrew jackson in the great hall of. Nashville ballet will give away 2500 tickets to artistic director paul vasterlings production of nashvilles nutcracker through the ballets holiday. Nov 29, 2017 nashvilles nutcracker will feature a youth cast of 296 young dancers from the school of nashville ballet and the community along with 54 members of nashville ballets professional dance company. Nashvilles nutcracker 2016 official trailer youtube. Curating a collection of classical and contemporary works never before seen. Since its founding in 1986, nashville ballet has grown to become the largest professional ballet company in tennessee, presenting a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by. Nashville ballets nutcracker trailer features draper. The music for peter pan was adapted by nashville ballet artistic director paul vasterling, who started his career in the arts as a music therapy major at loyola university. From this start, vasterling landed at nashville ballet where he became a company dancer, teacher, ballet master, and choreographer. The nutcracker nashville tickets live in december 2020.
Nashville ballet unveils 35th anniversary season tpac. The greatest gift to give or get, the holiday season isnt complete without the magic of nashville s nutcracker. See who you know at nashville ballet, leverage your professional network, and. Paul vasterling discusses building the score to peter pan in our podcast classically speaking. Concept, story treatment, and choreography by paul vasterling music composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky live music performed by the nashville symphony. Paul vasterlings artistic career began at age 10 when he started studying piano, then expanded at age 16 when he started dancing. This season, our widely regarded choreographic workshop experience gives audience members an intimate look at the early stages of anthology, set to premiere in 2022. Weve had well over 1,000 young dancers take the stage in the nashvilles nutcracker youth cast over the years, nashville ballet artistic director paul vasterling said. Clarksville online takes you beyond the ordinary in local news and. Company dancer katie vasilopoulos shares her journey from dancing bear to sugar plum fairy in this video about why nashville s nutcracker is so special. Nashvilles nutcracker was designed to be seen over and over again because you find little details in it each time that make it exciting and fresh, nashville ballets artistic director paul vasterling said. Since its founding in 1986, nashville ballet has grown to become the largest professional ballet company in tennessee, presenting a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by artistic director paul vasterling.
Its the most wonderful time of the yearnutcracker season is here. Paul vasterlings 20th anniversary gala performance. Now, nashville ballet is creating a new work that reimagines the role of gender in dance. Aug 23, 2019 nashville ballets beloved annual show returns this december, and theres still time for children dancers or not to join the youth cast.
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