CAROLINA BALLET2016–2017

Carolina Ballet invites you to experience fan-favorite programs by Artistic Director Robert Weiss and Principal Guest Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett as well as a new ballet from Choreographer in Residence Zalman Raffael.

There is truly something for everyone this season, with shows for opera lovers, music lovers, bibliophiles, families, and more.

Never has a lineup of repertoire

performances felt as fresh and

invigorating as this. Carolina Ballet’s

19th season features programs that

captivate the senses through live

music and choral pieces, intricate

sets, colorful costumes, and

thrilling choreography.

Claude Debussy’s iconic La Mer, with all its dynamic energy and imagery, serves as the latest musical inspiration for Choreographer in Residence Zalman Raffael as he premieres an immersive new ballet that evokes the chaos and grandeur of the sea.

Fletcher Opera Theater • September 15–October 2

Dancers: Lindsay Purrington, Ashley Hathaway, and Oliver Béres

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Tossing. Turning. Floating. Flowing. Moving to the undulant rhythm of the sea.

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Idealistic. Fantastic. Hopeless romantic. Wrestling with demons within and without.

Dancers: Yevgeny Shlapko and Margaret Severin-Hansen

In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes’ death in 1616, Artistic Director Robert Weiss sends the tarnished knight, Don Quixote, back onto the stage to chase love and battle windmills in this imaginative ballet filled with moments of humor and sorrow.

“One of [Weiss’] very best creations, a huge crowd pleaser.” —The News & Observer

Fletcher Opera Theater • October 13–30

Carolina Ballet Principal Guest Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s Carmina Burana, explores love, greed, and obsession in the contemporary setting of Wall Street. This program features Carl Orff’s memorable and pulsating score performed live by the North Carolina Master Chorale under the baton of Music Director Alfred E. Sturgis.

“Wonderful theater, performed by a troupe with surprising artistic depth.”

—The News & Observer

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium • November 23–27NOTE: Performances will be held Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Dancers: Adam Crawford Chavis, Adam Schiffer, and Rammaru Shindo

Passion. Longing. Jealousy. Greed. Rising and falling as fortune spins our fate.

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Join us as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Carolina Ballet’s family favorite, The Nutcracker. A holiday tradition that’s perfect for the whole family, ours is the only performance of The Nutcracker in the country with real illusions, created by world-renowned magician, Rick Thomas. Marvel as children, Herr Drosselmeyer, and other beloved characters levitate, disappear, and reappear.

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium • DPAC • December 9–24

Dancer: Lara O’Brien

Magical. Mystical. Timeless. Traditional. Journey through a child’s holiday dream.

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Drawing upon Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, Carolina Ballet Principal Guest Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett conjures an enchanting vision of the young mermaid with an alluring voice, who will risk it all for love in a daring deal with a vengeful sea witch. Featuring an original score by Michael Moricz, this program is paired with Who Cares?, George Balanchine’s tribute to George Gershwin’s most memorable music.

Fletcher Opera Theater • February 2–19 Note: All Saturday performances will be held at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Enchanting. Dreaming. Yearning. Scheming.Fascinated by a world you cannot join.

Dancers: Sokvannara Sar, Nikolai Smirnov, and Amanda Babayan

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Choreographed in the neoclassic style by Artistic Director Robert Weiss, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is a celebration of nature’s enduring cycle that captures the color and emotion of each season. Having sold out in its premiere run in 2014, this ballet is sure to electrify again.

“[Bursting] forth with shocking vividness, teeming with undeniable life force … Its thrumming, interlocked motion making a powerful engine for dance.”

—Indy Week

Fletcher Opera Theater • March 9–26

Dancers: Alyssa Pilger and Richard Krusch

Blossoming. Burning. Vibrant. Chilling.Humanity reflected in Mother Nature.

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Choreographer in Residence Zalman Raffael explores the ever-changing rhythms and moods of George Gershwin’s American masterwork in this deftly sensitive ballet reimagined for Raleigh’s largest stage.

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium • April 20–23

Dancers: Randi Osetek and Alicia Fabry

Iconic. Classy. Undeniably jazzy. Unofficial anthem from the American canon.

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Rich with the allure and bravado of this sultry tale, Artistic Director Robert Weiss’ Carmen tells the story of a rebellious woman who captures the hearts and souls of the men who love her. With music performed live by Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle.

“The best full-evening story ballets of the past quarter century are currently being choreographed in Raleigh by Robert Weiss.”

—The Washington Post

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium • May 18-21

Dancers: Marcelo Martinez and Lilyan Vigo

Desired by all. Destined for none. Persuasion has a pretty face and a heavy price.

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RALEIGH MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

FLETCHER OPERA THEATER

La Mer, Don Quixote, Carmina Burana, The Little Mermaid, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Rhapsody in Blue, Carmen

La Mer, Don Quixote, Carmina Burana, The Little Mermaid, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Rhapsody in Blue

La Mer, Don Quixote, Carmina Burana, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Rhapsody in Blue

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The Nutcracker and The Little Mermaid

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Performances in Fletcher Opera Theater and Raleigh Memorial Auditorium are held atthe Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East South Street in Raleigh, NC 27601.

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Zone 1 $71.52

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Zone 4 $32.03

Zone 5 $21.35

Friday, Dec. 16: 7 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 17: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 18: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.Tuesday, Dec. 20: 7 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 21: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 22: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.Friday, Dec. 23: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 24: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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Zone 2 $53.53

Zone 3 $39.55

Zone 4 $30.95

Friday, Dec. 9: 7 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 10: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 11: 2 p.m.

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FLETCHER OPERA THEATER

Fletcher Performance Schedule

FIRST WEEK

Thursday: 8 p.m.Friday: 8 p.m.Saturday: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.Sunday: 2 p.m.

SECOND AND THIRD WEEKS

Saturday: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.Sunday: 2 p.m.

NOTE: All Saturday performances of The Little Mermaid will be held at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

La Mer, Don Quixote, The Little Mermaid, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

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RALEIGH MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

Raleigh Memorial Performance Schedule

Thursday: 8 p.m.Friday: 8 p.m.Saturday: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.Sunday: 2 p.m.

NOTE: Performances of Carmina Burana will be held Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Carmina Burana, Rhapsody in Blue, Carmen

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