Scapino Ballet Rotterdam

Artistic Director: Ed Wubbe

Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 7:30pm

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

"Spectacular feats of physical daring." - The New York Times

Scapino Ballet Rotterdam is the resident contemporary dance company of Rotterdam as well as the oldest dance company in The Netherlands.  With its bold repertory and versatile dancers, Scapino has established itself as one of the most creative forces in Dutch dance.  The company’s riveting performances and artistic success are due to the inspired leadership of Ed Wubbe, Artistic Director of Scapino since 1992, who has created over 25 works for the company.  The 20-member troupe will make its Portland debut with four critically acclaimed works by Wubbe and one of the freshest voices in European dance, Marco Goecke, House Choreographer of Stuttgart Ballet.

PROGRAM (running time 110 minutes, with one intermission):
The Green, Choreographed by Ed Wubbe, Music by J.S. Bach
Aeffi, Choreographed by Marco Goecke, Songs by Johnny Cash
The Brides (De Bruiden), Choreographed by Ed Wubbe, Set to Les Noces by I. Stravinsky
The Rest is Silence (Der Rest ist Schweigen), Choreographed by Marco Goecke, Songs by Stephen Foster

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