APRIL 4–14
DOS MUJERES
CARMEN // WORLD PREMIERE
Cuban-born choreographer Arielle Smith guides us into the story of Carmen, a strong and feisty woman who craves love and independence without the traps of obsession or jealousy. Smith, an Olivier Award winner, is carving out her space as a forward-thinking creator known for pushing the boundaries of dance, theater, and film. Together with a score from Grammy Award–winning Arturo O’Farrill bringing the story to life.
BROKEN WINGS // NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Enter the colorful and creative world of Frida Kahlo with Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s critically acclaimed Broken Wings. This mini masterpiece explores the life and art of the celebrated Mexican painter. An experience unto itself, it’s a unique opportunity to enter into the realms of the paintings themselves through the lens
of Kahlo’s wildly creative spirit.
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CARMEN // WORLD PREMIERE
CHOREOGRAPHER: ARIELLE SMITH
COMPOSER: ARTURO O’FARRILL
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BROKEN WINGS // NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
CHOREOGRAPHER: ANNABELLE LOPEZ OCHOA
COMPOSER: PETER SALEM, WITH FEATURED MEXICAN FOLK SONG “LA LLORONA”
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Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa breaks down her inspiration.
Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa breaks down her inspiration.
Join Arielle Smith in studio as she crafts a world premiere.
Join Arielle Smith in studio as she crafts a world premiere.
Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's Broken Wings comes to San Francisco.
Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's Broken Wings comes to San Francisco.
Grammy Award-winning composer reimagines Carmen through a Cuban lens.
Grammy Award-winning composer reimagines Carmen through a Cuban lens.
Scenic Curtain Design by Maria A. Guzmán Capron
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Carmen (World Premiere)
Choreographer: Arielle Smith
Composer: Arturo O’Farrill
Set Design by: Riccardo Hernández
Costume Design: Gabriela Hearst
Lighting Design: Jim French
Dramaturg: Lucinda Coxon
World Premiere: April 4, 2024—San Francisco Ballet, War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
Music: Original composition commissioned by San Francisco Ballet. Scenic construction and painting by San Francisco Ballet Carpentry and Scenic Departments.
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