Enter the world of Gabriel Barredo’s acclaimed creation in Ballet
Philippines’ season ender, “Opera”. This production brings a synergy between
artists and art forms, with French choreographer Redha transforming the
groundbreaking installation into a contemporary ballet premiering at the CCP
Main Theater on February 13 & 14, with a Fundraising Gala on February 16 at
8:00PM.
The original “Opera” exhibition was first presented at
Silverlens Galleries in January 2015, and was recently toured to Singapore last
November in time with the opening celebrations of the National Gallery
Singapore. For the ballet, Barredo is creating a staggering array of new
sculptures, which will comprise the production’s set design.
Redha’s choreography will guide us along a journey into a new
experience of art. Envisioning his dancers on bare feet, pointe shoes, and
stilettos, he is set to present a work that is stimulating, sensual, and groundbreaking.
“Being part of this production is a great thrill for me,” shares Redha.
“Meeting Gabby [Barredo] and seeing his work up close was very inspiring.”
“’Opera’ is shaping up to be one of the most innovative
productions that Ballet Philippines has produced in a long time,” muses BP’s
Artistic Director, Paul Alexander Morales. “We invite everyone to support it
and to catch its limited performance run.”
Barredo’s installation evokes an opening up, inviting us to view
the body itself, asking us to confront the mortality of the corpse, to
contemplate upon its passing and empathize if not make sense of its beauty. The
libretto explores a man’s journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and rebirth.
Gabriel Barredo studied Advertising at the University of Santo
Tomas. His 30-foot installation entitled Asphalt was one of the highlights of
the inaugural Art Fair Philippines in 2013. His awards and recognitions
include: the gold medal at the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) Annual
Competition in 1981 and 1982; the gold medal at the Metrobank Foundation Annual
Art Competition in 1985; the 1st Grand Prize at the Philippine Art Awards
(1994); and, the Juror’s Choice at the ASEAN Art Awards held in Singapore in
1994.
Based in France, Redha has choreographed for several of the world’s leading
dance companies such as the Bolshoi Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,
The National Ballet of Cuba, Le Jeune Ballet de France, The Het Nationale
Ballet, and the San Francisco Ballet. He
has had his own dance company since 1981 and nowadays literally works all over
the world, from Africa and Europe to the Americas and Asia. He has created
choreographies for feature films of Costa Gavras, Roman Polanski, Alain Delon
and Francis Ford Coppola.
Presented by Ballet Philippines and Silverlens, “Opera” features a
libretto by Yvette Tan and Erwin Romulo, original music by Malek Lopez,
lighting design by John Batalla, and costumes by James Reyes. This production
is in cooperation with the Embassy of France.
“Opera” will be staged at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP
Main Theater) on February 13 & 14 at 1:00PM and 6:00PM, with a Fundraising
Gala on February 16 at 8:00PM. For inquiries, visit www.ballet.ph, send an
email to info@ballet.ph, or call Ballet Philippines at 551-1003. For tickets
and reservations, call the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or Ticketworld at
891-9999.
Major sponsors of Ballet Philippines’ 46th Season include Globe
Platinum, San Miguel Corporation, and Belle Corporation.
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