Photo: Nancy Reyes / Ballet Nacional de Cuba | Editing: Damian Siqueiros / zetaproduction.com | Dancer: Yanela PiñuelaDon Quixote – May 4-7, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier LiveEvents April 28, 2016 2901 Les Grands Ballets Canadiens presents Don Quixote Ballet Nacional de Cuba 17th century Spain—Don Quixote de la Mancha daydreams of his illusory love, Dulcinea. Enthralled by the many romantic novels he reads day in and out, he decides to seek his true love. Along with his faithful servant, Sancho Panza, he travels across all of Spain, going from adventure to adventure, braving countless dangers and perpetually suffering from the consequences of his own naivety. Adapted from the great literary classic penned by Miguel de Cervantes in 1605, Don Quixote is an explosion of energy and colours. Created by the masterful Alicia Alonso in 1998, this ballet is set to Léon Minkus’ stunning score. Presented by the Ballet Nacional de Cuba, it showcases the consummate skills of one of the world’s most critically acclaimed companies. Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes with two intermissions (20 and 15 minutes respectively). For tickets and information: www.laplacedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112 For more information on the 2015-2016 season, please visit: www.grandsballets.com/en/ Les Grands Ballets Pre-Show Talks Beginning an hour before each performance, spectators are invited to pre-show talks. These exciting half-hour talks are a rare opportunity to gain insight on the work presented. Each pre-show talk will be hosted by journalist Shelley Pomerance who will share anecdotes on the production’s creative process, inspiration, music and costumes. A great way to start the evening Tickets can be purchased at the cost of $5 at Place des Arts ticket counter. Admission is free for Les Grands Ballets subscribers. Please note that for individual ticket holders, both the performance ticket and the pre-show talk ticket will be required at the entrance.
