PRISM
Prism, Tomasson's ballet of dazzling precision, a tender and seductive duet, a thrilling showcase of male virtuosity, and witty, radiant solos to the music of Beethoven.
FINALE FINALE—WORLD PREMIERE
Christopher Wheeldon's world premiere Finale Finale is an effervescent tribute to Helgi Tomasson's last year as artistic director, capturing the circus–like spirit of Darius Milhaud's rollicking Le Boeuf sur le toit.
THE PROMISED LAND—WORLD PREMIERE
Dwight Rhoden's meditation on the upheaval of the past few years, with a focus squarely on resiliency. Just as the past few years have ricocheted from extreme change to sudden stillness, there's a range of textures within Rhoden's piece, from fast and chaotic to pensive and serene.
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If your child under the age of 12 does not meet the two-week or greater completion requirement to qualify as being fully vaccinated, they must show proof of a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken within one day for antigen or two days for PCR tests prior to entry into the War Memorial Opera House or 455 Franklin Street. Fully vaccinated children under 12 may present proof of full vaccination and if eligible booster shot in lieu of a negative test result.
Updated 3/12/2022: Based on recommendations from San Francisco Ballet Health and Safety Task Force, a face covering is required for entry into War Memorial Opera House and must be worn at all times. Face masks must completely cover nose, mouth, and chin and have ear loops or similar to hold in place. Cloth and surgical masks are acceptable. Gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable. Due to the transmissibility of the Omicron variant, we strongly recommend patrons wear a non-vented respirator, such as an N95, KN95, or KF94 face mask. SF Ballet will have a limited number of KN94 or equivalent masks available at the War Memorial Opera House for those patrons who request one. Masks are required at all times, regardless of age, while inside the War Memorial Opera House. Food and drinks are not permitted inside the auditorium to ensure masks are worn throughout the performance.
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$29 and $59 seats on the orchestra floor and dress circle level for performances on Apr 6, 7, and 12.
Apr 6–15, 2022
Prism
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Choreographer: Helgi Tomasson
FINALE FINALE World Premiere
Composer: Darius Milhaud
Choreographer: Christopher Wheeldon
The Promised Land World Premiere
Composers: Philip Glass, Rodrigo Sigal, Luke Howard, Kirill Richter, Hans Zimmer
Choreographer: Dwight Rhoden
Run time: 2:20 with two 20-min intermissions
Casting and run times subject to change.
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BEHIND THE SCENES
Prism
Costume Design: Martin Pakledinaz
Lighting Design: Mark Stanley
World Premiere: May 3, 2000—New York City Ballet, Diamond Project, New York State Theater; New York, New York
San Francisco Ballet Premiere: January 30, 2001—War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
Music: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15. Costumes constructed by Barbara Matera, Ltd., New York, New York. Fabric dyeing by Dye-Namix, New York, New York.
Finale Finale World Premiere
Costume Design: Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung
Lighting Design: Alexander V. Nichols
Finale Finale© by Christopher Wheeldon. Produced by San Francisco Ballet in collaboration with the Impossible Festival, Mexico.
World Premiere: April 6, 2022—San Francisco Ballet, War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
Music: Le Bœuf sur le toit, Op. 58. Costumes constructed by Colin Davis Jones Studios, New York, New York.
The promised land World Premiere
Costume Design: Christine Darch
Lighting Design: Michael Korsch
Assistant to the Choreographer: Clifford Williams
World Premiere: April 6, 2022—San Francisco Ballet, War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
Music: The Secret Agent for Solo Cello, “Primacy of Number” from Naqoyqatsi and Song V from Songs and Poems for Solo Cello by Philip Glass, © 1995, 2001 Dunvagen Music Publishers Inc. used by permission; Original composition by Rodrigo Sigal; Prelude for a Single Voice and The Map Is Not the Territory by Luke Howard, used by permission of the composer; Chronos by Kirill Richter, used by permission of the composer; “Time” from Inception by Hans Zimmer, © 2010 Universal Music Corp. and Warne Olive Music LLC, used by permission. Costumes constructed by Christine Darch.