(Conducted in Cantonese, Free Seating)
Legendary choreographers’ epoch-making works have shaped the evolution of ballet.
The timeless masterpieces of these legends have become the stock repertory of ballet companies of the world as well as treasure troves of their respective iconic choreographic styles.
20 August (Tue)
Giselle / Pas de Quatre
Video clips: The Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, English National Ballet, National Ballet of China, Mariinsky Ballet, Staatsballett Berlin and more.
29 August (Thu)
Swan Lake / Illusions Like Swan Lake / LAC
Video clips: Paris Opera Ballet, Royal Swedish Ballet, The Hamburg Ballet, Bayerisches Staatsballett, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo and more.
5 September (Thu)
Les Sylphides / Le Spectre de la Rose / Firebird / Apollo
Video clips: Mariinsky Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, New York City Ballet, The Royal Ballet and more.
12 September (Thu)
Romeo & Juliet
Video clips: Stuttgart Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The Royal Danish Ballet, Korean National Ballet, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo and more.
19 September (Thu)
Don Quixote / Notre-Dame de Paris
Video clips: Paris Opera Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, Teatro alla Scala Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Mikhailovsky Ballet and more.
26 September (Thu)
Spartacus / Mayerling
Video clips: Bolshoi Ballet, Korean National Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada and more.
3 October (Thu)
A Month in the Country / Manon
Video clips: The National Ballet of Canada, The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet and more.
10 October (Thu)
The Nutcracker / The Nutcracker Sweeties / Chinese New Year
Video clips: New York City Ballet, National Ballet of China, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet and more.
*Each lecture is approximately 2.5 hours.
*The speaker reserves the right to change the content(s) selected for screening.
Speaker: Margaret Lau
This lecture series is conducted by Margaret Lau, a seasoned dance critic and writer in Hong Kong on the subject of ballet. Her passion for ballet and her extensive experience and knowledge undoubtedly enhance audiences' understanding for appreciation of ballet performances.
5, 12, 19, 26.9 &
3, 10.10.2024 (Thursday)
19:30
5, 12, 19, 26.9 &
3, 10.10.2024 (Thursday)
19:30
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10% off for each purchase of standard tickets of 4 lectures or more.
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20 (Tuesday), 29.8 &
$65
5, 12, 19, 26.9 &
3, 10.10.2024 (Thursday)
19:30
5, 12, 19, 26.9 &
3, 10.10.2024 (Thursday)
19:30
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