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CLASSICAL BALLET JOINS FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Presented by Children's Education Program of Performing Arts Fort Worth |
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARLINGTON, TEXAS - Metropolitan Classical Ballet and The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra join together in performing the cherished story of Peter and the Wolf for the second grade FWISD school children. The performances are presented by the Children's Education Program of Performing Arts Fort Worth at Bass Performance Hall. Starting January 15th, there will be two performances a day--eight in all. About 13,900 students and their teachers from around the north Texas area will enjoy the performance. Sue Buratto, Educations Directors for The Children’s Education Program of Performing Arts Fort Worth said, “It is always one of the highlights of our season and something the students look forward to!” The performances are not open to the public. |
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Sergei Prokofiev's classic work for children is a symphonic fairy tale in which each character is represented by a different orchestral instrument. The story is visually portrayed through Paul Mejia’s charming choreography and tells the story of young Peter’s ventures in catching a wolf with the help of his animal friends; he then becomes the village hero. A favorite of both children and adults, the performance is the perfect introduction to classical music and dance. The performance will be narrated in both English and Spanish. Mr. Mejia's choreography was first done in Chicago when he was then artistic director of the Chicago City Ballet. He has choreographed several versions since then, as it is tailored for the individual dancers. Mr. Mejia is especially pleased with this version which uses the exceptional talents of the Company dancers. This marks the fifth year Metropolitan Classical Ballet has has been invited by the Children's Education Program of Performing Arts Fort Worth to join with the Fort Worth Symphony in performing Peter and the Wolf. Prior
to attending the program, second grade students will read a simplified
version of Peter and the Wolf and learn to identify instruments
of the orchestra both aurally and visually. It is the perfect introduction
to both classical music and dance. -END- Media Note: For more information, please contact Sue Buratto at sburatto@basshall.com. |
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