DANCE
Carmina Burana & Kai 
Presented by
Ballet Austin
at
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
September 24-September 26, 2010
Avg. Event Rating (4.6 Stars):
Add Review/Comment
|
Read Reviews/Comments
Comment on Facebook
Inspired by the forbidden desires of 13th century monks, Carmina Burana is a tale revealed through their found poetry of lust and passion. With iconic music performed live by more than 100 choral singers from the Grammy®- nominated Symphonic Choir Conspirare and The Austin Symphony, Stephen Mills’ interpretation is a textured experience set to the haunting rhythms of artistic repression and the spirit of liberation that comes from breaking free.
Set to the exotic and experimental music of John Cage, Kai (meaning water) is a sensual celebration and a mysterious journey.
-
At-a-
Glance
-
Venue Info
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 West Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78704
Full map and directions
-
Admission Info
Tickets:
$24.00 - $74.00
Buy Tickets
-
Dates & Times
Dates:
September 24-September 26, 2010
Times:
8pm | Sep 24, 25
3pm | Sep 26
-
Accessibility Info
Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.
-
Video & Image Gallery
Video
Video
|
Images
-
Member Reviews
Add review/comment
-
Event Name: Carmina Burana & Kai
"A Spectacular Melding of the Arts"
Review
posted by:
Preston Kirk
from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA,
Sep 25, 2010
The bad news first: ONLY two performances left! Now the good news: Prepare for a triumphant collision of breathtaking dancing/choreography, awesome vocal talent and tremendous musicianship from the...
Expand
The bad news first: ONLY two performances left! Now the good news: Prepare for a triumphant collision of breathtaking dancing/choreography, awesome vocal talent and tremendous musicianship from the Austin Ballet, Austin choir Conspirare and the Austin Symphony Orchestra, respectively. This, along with a children's choir, is an amazingly successful blend of truly inspired,local artistic groups.
Credit for both ballets, "Kai" based on the strikingly strange but engaging music of John Cage, and Carl Orff's noted choral work, "Carmina Burana," goes to BA's artistic dir. Stephen Mills. The shorter work wonderfully reflects the ebb and flow, the crashing waves, and perhaps even the undertow of unpredictable seas. But "CB," based on 700-year-old lampoons of the church, is a jaw-dropping spectacle. The scant framework of the set in the fly space casts unusual shadows on the dancers and the stage. That movement, plus a modular "jail" of high-back black chairs and dramatic lighting, only (more)
Collapse
-
Event Name: Carmina Burana & Kai
"Genuine Uplifiting Evening"
Review
posted by:
Dustin L. Struhall
from Austin, TX,
Sep 25, 2010
The evening from start to finish was a beautiful collaboration between the 3 Austin Performing Arts Teams. To top it off, post-show on the terrace, Blue Lapis Light gave a little demo of their...
Expand
The evening from start to finish was a beautiful collaboration between the 3 Austin Performing Arts Teams. To top it off, post-show on the terrace, Blue Lapis Light gave a little demo of their upcoming show "One".
The energetic dance to John Cage's "Kai" was absolutely stunning. The colors were bright and beautiful, the movement was very modern in a ballet sort of way. I truly enjoy choreography that drives with minimalistic music.
Carmina Burana was breath taking. The set pieces were stark, the lighting stunning. Mr. Mills gave us a thrill with the great "unveiling" of his male company at the top of the work which received an audience outburst of applause.
The massive chorus, (placed at the very back of the stage) achieved the great feat of staying with Maestro Bay via audio/video monitors placed in front of them. None of this inhibited the brilliant diction or warm sound of the choir. The Conspirare Kantorei (kid's chorus) was so adorable and had such a pure sound.
GO SEE IT!
Collapse
-
Event Name: Carmina Burana & Kai
"Mesmerizing!"
Review
posted by:
Ronda Dale Kirk
from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA,
Sep 25, 2010
BA’s 10th season opening is magnificent. I typically prefer traditional ballet, but this particular contemporary choreography is amazing. A minimalist stage (and costuming) emphasize the dancers’...
Expand
BA’s 10th season opening is magnificent. I typically prefer traditional ballet, but this particular contemporary choreography is amazing. A minimalist stage (and costuming) emphasize the dancers’ athleticism. I couldn’t take my eyes off their unbelievable twists, turns, leaps and body movements. Onstage with the dancers are 110 members of Austin’s own Grammy-nominated choir, Conspirare, a 45-member children’s choir and – in the orchestra pit -- 57 members of the Austin Symphony. That combo alone is worth the ticket price.Two very diff. pieces were performed Fri. eve.: “Kai,” which is based on images of oceans and waves, as well as a mysterious couple. The choirs sing Carl Orff’s 1935 masterpiece based on earthy, bawdy poems and songs preserved since the 13th C.. The dramatic music is perfect for Stephen Mills’ abstract choreography. One regret, no translation for the German songs. A program note about the essence of the lyrics or a title would’ve helped. I highly recommend ... (more)
Collapse
-
Event Name: Carmina Burana & Kai
"Exciting Opening for the Ballet Austin Season"
Review
posted by:
anonymous
from Austin, TX,
Sep 25, 2010
The season opener for Ballet Austin, going on the
25th and 26th of September also, presents a very
engaging show at the Long Center. The first dance
presentation, "Kai" with music by John Cage, was...
Expand
The season opener for Ballet Austin, going on the
25th and 26th of September also, presents a very
engaging show at the Long Center. The first dance
presentation, "Kai" with music by John Cage, was
choreographed and danced with imagination and
verve, with outstanding dancing from the
principals. The big event of the evening, however,
was "Carmina Burana" with music by Carl Orff, with
Ballet Austin collaborating with the Austin
Symphony and Austin's own Grammy-nominated
choral group, Conspirare. The symphony played
wonderfully, and sounded great in the hall.
Conspirare sang with accuracy,very clear diction -
quite a challenge in this piece - and fine tone, the
men especially. Center stage, during all this, was
the troupe of dancers, all very excellent, as they
presented a beautifully choreographed expression
of the rhythm and drive of Orff's masterwork.
Definitely a show to see, especially if you have not
heard or seen "Carmina Burana" before.
Collapse
-
Event Name: Carmina Burana & Kai
"Collaboration makes for a STUNNING experience!"
Review
posted by:
Ruby Sinclair
from Austin, TX,
Sep 24, 2010
What do you get when you combine Ballet Austin, Conspirare, and Austin Symphony Orchestra? A night to never forget! Bravo to Ballet Austin for starting not only their season but their 10th season...
Expand
What do you get when you combine Ballet Austin, Conspirare, and Austin Symphony Orchestra? A night to never forget! Bravo to Ballet Austin for starting not only their season but their 10th season with the extremely talented Stephen Mills off with such a powerful and moving experience! Run don't walk to get tickets to see this blend of some of the most talented performing artists that Austin has. Bravo!
Collapse
-
Media
Gallery
-
All Media Gallery
Video
Video
|
Images
-
Member
Reviews
-
Member Reviews
Add review/comment
-
Event Name: Carmina Burana & Kai
"A Spectacular Melding of the Arts"
Review
posted by:
Preston Kirk
from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA,
Sep 25, 2010
The bad news first: ONLY two performances left! Now the good news: Prepare for a triumphant collision of breathtaking dancing/choreography, awesome vocal talent and tremendous musicianship from the...
Expand
The bad news first: ONLY two performances left! Now the good news: Prepare for a triumphant collision of breathtaking dancing/choreography, awesome vocal talent and tremendous musicianship from the Austin Ballet, Austin choir Conspirare and the Austin Symphony Orchestra, respectively. This, along with a children's choir, is an amazingly successful blend of truly inspired,local artistic groups.
Credit for both ballets, "Kai" based on the strikingly strange but engaging music of John Cage, and Carl Orff's noted choral work, "Carmina Burana," goes to BA's artistic dir. Stephen Mills. The shorter work wonderfully reflects the ebb and flow, the crashing waves, and perhaps even the undertow of unpredictable seas. But "CB," based on 700-year-old lampoons of the church, is a jaw-dropping spectacle. The scant framework of the set in the fly space casts unusual shadows on the dancers and the stage. That movement, plus a modular "jail" of high-back black chairs and dramatic lighting, only (more)
Collapse
-
Event Name: Carmina Burana & Kai
"Genuine Uplifiting Evening"
Review
posted by:
Dustin L. Struhall
from Austin, TX,
Sep 25, 2010
The evening from start to finish was a beautiful collaboration between the 3 Austin Performing Arts Teams. To top it off, post-show on the terrace, Blue Lapis Light gave a little demo of their...
Expand
The evening from start to finish was a beautiful collaboration between the 3 Austin Performing Arts Teams. To top it off, post-show on the terrace, Blue Lapis Light gave a little demo of their upcoming show "One".
The energetic dance to John Cage's "Kai" was absolutely stunning. The colors were bright and beautiful, the movement was very modern in a ballet sort of way. I truly enjoy choreography that drives with minimalistic music.
Carmina Burana was breath taking. The set pieces were stark, the lighting stunning. Mr. Mills gave us a thrill with the great "unveiling" of his male company at the top of the work which received an audience outburst of applause.
The massive chorus, (placed at the very back of the stage) achieved the great feat of staying with Maestro Bay via audio/video monitors placed in front of them. None of this inhibited the brilliant diction or warm sound of the choir. The Conspirare Kantorei (kid's chorus) was so adorable and had such a pure sound.
GO SEE IT!
Collapse
-
Event Name: Carmina Burana & Kai
"Mesmerizing!"
Review
posted by:
Ronda Dale Kirk
from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA,
Sep 25, 2010
BA’s 10th season opening is magnificent. I typically prefer traditional ballet, but this particular contemporary choreography is amazing. A minimalist stage (and costuming) emphasize the dancers’...
Expand
BA’s 10th season opening is magnificent. I typically prefer traditional ballet, but this particular contemporary choreography is amazing. A minimalist stage (and costuming) emphasize the dancers’ athleticism. I couldn’t take my eyes off their unbelievable twists, turns, leaps and body movements. Onstage with the dancers are 110 members of Austin’s own Grammy-nominated choir, Conspirare, a 45-member children’s choir and – in the orchestra pit -- 57 members of the Austin Symphony. That combo alone is worth the ticket price.Two very diff. pieces were performed Fri. eve.: “Kai,” which is based on images of oceans and waves, as well as a mysterious couple. The choirs sing Carl Orff’s 1935 masterpiece based on earthy, bawdy poems and songs preserved since the 13th C.. The dramatic music is perfect for Stephen Mills’ abstract choreography. One regret, no translation for the German songs. A program note about the essence of the lyrics or a title would’ve helped. I highly recommend ... (more)
Collapse
-
Event Name: Carmina Burana & Kai
"Exciting Opening for the Ballet Austin Season"
Review
posted by:
anonymous
from Austin, TX,
Sep 25, 2010
The season opener for Ballet Austin, going on the
25th and 26th of September also, presents a very
engaging show at the Long Center. The first dance
presentation, "Kai" with music by John Cage, was...
Expand
The season opener for Ballet Austin, going on the
25th and 26th of September also, presents a very
engaging show at the Long Center. The first dance
presentation, "Kai" with music by John Cage, was
choreographed and danced with imagination and
verve, with outstanding dancing from the
principals. The big event of the evening, however,
was "Carmina Burana" with music by Carl Orff, with
Ballet Austin collaborating with the Austin
Symphony and Austin's own Grammy-nominated
choral group, Conspirare. The symphony played
wonderfully, and sounded great in the hall.
Conspirare sang with accuracy,very clear diction -
quite a challenge in this piece - and fine tone, the
men especially. Center stage, during all this, was
the troupe of dancers, all very excellent, as they
presented a beautifully choreographed expression
of the rhythm and drive of Orff's masterwork.
Definitely a show to see, especially if you have not
heard or seen "Carmina Burana" before.
Collapse
-
Event Name: Carmina Burana & Kai
"Collaboration makes for a STUNNING experience!"
Review
posted by:
Ruby Sinclair
from Austin, TX,
Sep 24, 2010
What do you get when you combine Ballet Austin, Conspirare, and Austin Symphony Orchestra? A night to never forget! Bravo to Ballet Austin for starting not only their season but their 10th season...
Expand
What do you get when you combine Ballet Austin, Conspirare, and Austin Symphony Orchestra? A night to never forget! Bravo to Ballet Austin for starting not only their season but their 10th season with the extremely talented Stephen Mills off with such a powerful and moving experience! Run don't walk to get tickets to see this blend of some of the most talented performing artists that Austin has. Bravo!
Collapse
-
Media
Reviews
Reviews
Promote Your Own Event
Follow Our Blog on Wordpress
Follow us on Twitter
NowPlayingAustin.com is a service of the Austin Creative Alliance, a nonprofit organization providing critical support services for Austin’s creative community across all sectors and disciplines.
