Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Dec 11, 2010 with the annual opening of the san francisco ballet s nutcracker on thursday evening at the war memorial opera house, we are witnessing the yearly reawakening of americas single enduring. Pnb unveils seattles new, brighter nutcracker nutcracker. Damian smith retiring from sf ballet after 18 years sfgate. Principal dancer damian smith on working with the nations oldest company by robin wilkey on thursday, the san francisco ballet celebrates the opening of its 78th season, making it the oldest professional ballet company in the country. View damian smiths profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. San francisco ballets nutcracker is a holiday tradition, a place where families celebrate another year gone by, where new loves make special memories, and. The latest incarnation of the classic, choreographed by sfb artistic director helgi tomasson, debuted in 2004. Bbc music magazine cast damian smith drosselmeyer elizabeth powell clara stahlbaum davit karapetyan nutcracker. We are fortunate to have such an excellent ballet company in san francisco. San francisco ballet is back in the house officially pronounced hosin a deep basso profundo timbrefor those sfballetomanes who feel the need and has just announced opening night nut casting. The ballet company performing in this ballet video include san francisco ballet. Performed with damian smith at hong kong ballet, le french may gala, 2014. San francisco ballet was the first professional ballet company in the united states.
The nutcracker, which was first performed in russia in 1892, holds a special significance for san francisco ballet, americas oldest professional ballet company. Dec 12, 2014 tiit helimets, san francisco ballets goldenhaired estonian, most frequently associated with the white tights roles of ballet royalty, has a new venture and it is a treasure trove of collaborative riches, full of familiar san francisco ballet dancer talent in very unfamiliar ways many surprises in store for those that proudly consider. But it was george balanchine and the new york city ballet that turned the thenrelatively. Performed 2007 by the san francisco ballet at the san francisco war memorial opera house.
Through this website, learn more about san francisco ballet, the art of ballet, dance in general and a very unique production of nutcracker. San francisco ballet have announced their 2010 season. San francisco ballets nutcracker, airing wednesday, december 17 at 8 p. It stars damian smith as uncle drosselmeyer, davit karapetyan as the nutcracker prince and david arce as the mouse king. Photo by erik tomasson welcome to the educational resources website for the nutcracker interactive storybook. Erik tomasson that smiths success comes down in part to personality is clear. Dec 17, 2008 great performances presents dance in america. Uncle drosselmeyer damian smith clara elizabeth powell the nutcracker prince davit karapetyan king of the mice david arce queen of snow yuan yuan tan king of snow pierrefrancois vilanoba sugar plum fairy vanessa zahorian. This visually stunning, allnew production of nutcracker, choreographed by helgi tomasson artistic director of the san francisco ballet is a graceful and timeless adventure on a grand scale. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Male ballet dancer damian smith on life and future goals. Read more ballet myth busters do ballet dancers really just eat and sleep ballet 247. Under the direction of helgi tomasson, san francisco ballet has long been among the worlds most elegant and refined companies.
Dec 01, 2009 i havent seen the dvd of the san francisco production mentioned in another thread but i wanted to say how important i thought the transformation of the nutcracker to prince is to the structure of the live one it has a little of the feeling of a shakespearean recognition scene. I do not need to repeat it here, except that i agree, it is not strictly a traditional one, but who cares if the. She made guest appearances with the chicago opera ballet, the san francisco ballet, the royal danish ballet, and the hamburg ballet, among others. Dec 12, 2014 san francisco ballets nutcracker, december 12, 2014 on friday night, san francisco ballets 70th year anniversary of its nutcracker tradition opened to a packed house full of cheers and wild applause throughout the performance. Welcome to the educational resources website for the nutcracker interactive storybook. Sf ballet blog look behind the curtain at san francisco ballet. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
You will find a handful of nutcracker ballet in san francisco tickets at up to 50% off on goldstar. This page features a ballet video titled sf ballets damian smith. See more ideas about ballet dancers, dancer and ballet dance. It was in 1996 that he joined the san francisco ballet, becoming a principal dancer in 2001 and holding that position until his. The nutcracker san francisco ballet damian smith drosselmeyer. Tchaikovskys nutcracker san francisco ballet dvd,this visually stunning, new production of nutcracker, choreographed by helgi tomasson is a graceful, timeless adventure on a grand scale. Nutcracker bluray disc version uncle drosselmeyer damian smith clara elizabeth powell the nutcracker prince davit karapetyan king of the mice david arce queen of snow yuanyuan tan king of snow pierrefrancois vilanoba sugar plum fairy vanessa zahorian san francisco ballet san francisco ballet orchestra. Damian smith in helgi tomassons production of nutcracker. San francisco examiner this sumptuous production of nutcracker updates the scenario to san francisco during the 1915 international exposition.
Smith went on to dance with some of the worlds best ballet companies, including ballet du nord, new york city ballet, the royal ballet, the dutch national ballet, hong kong ballet, hamburg ballet and boston ballet. For sheer production values, though, the san francisco ballet nutcracker remains at the top of the list. Each scene is more breathtaking than the last, bringing to life all the. San francisco ballet san francisco ballet orchestra martin west, conductor. Katita waldo and damian smith in christopher wheeldons rush, photo by chris hardy. The opulent new version of the seasonal classic, launched spectacularly by the san francisco ballet, is every parent s dream of a holiday treat. With kristi yamaguchi, damian smith, elizabeth powell, davit karapetyan. Take san francisco ballets nutcracker home with you this holiday season nutcracker dvd. When the san francisco ballet returns after five years to new york to begin its twoweek tour in october, it would be a good idea to catch damian smith in performance.
Principal dancer damian smith and students of the san francisco ballet school peform tomassons nutcracker. The scenic design by michael yeargan, setting the tale at the time of the 1915 san francisco world fair, is sensational. Dec 07, 2008 san francisco ballet was the first company to dance the full nutcracker in north america, in 1944. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. San francisco ballet company under the golden gate bridge, san francisco, ca photograph from underwood archives fine art print underwood photo archive san francisco ballet company giclee on acid free paper complete colection of art, limited editions, prints, posters and custom framing on sale now at prints. You will find tickets to the show in a variety of places. San francisco ballet was the first company to dance the full nutcracker in north america, in 1944. May 10, 20 assistant to the senior executive staff caroline giese interviews principal dancer damian smith.
This page features a ballet video titled damian smith. Though san francisco balletomanes still often refer to helgi tomassons nut as the new sfb version, it is already in its. Bbc music magazine cast damian smith drosselmeyer elizabeth powell clara stahlbaum. Nutcracker san francisco ballet by matthew diamond damian. Served as judge for the classical division of the 2nd international ballet and choreography competition and performed at the awards ceremony, beijing, 20. An evening featuring yuan yuan tan and fangyi sheu, london, 20. Drosselmeyer here carefully wraps the nutcracker doll before heading to the stahlbaums party. Their repertory season starts in january, following the holiday performances of nutcracker erik tomasson photo, below. The scenic design by michael yeargan, setting the tale at the time of. Stars elizabeth powell clara, davit karapetyan nutcracker prince, damian smith uncle drosselmeyer, david arce mouse king. Desgined by michael yeargan, setting the tale at the time of the 1915 san francisco world fair, is sensational. Damian smith retiring from sf ballet after 18 years. With ravishing sets, superb dancing and stunning sound, it is an absolute delight.
It shifts the focus from the nineteenthcentury biedermeier period seen in past productions and brings the story forward to edwardian san francisco during the time of the panama. Uniquely, this production sets the fantastic events of the ballet at the time of the panama pacific international exposition in 1915. Smith, who joined san francisco ballet in 1996 and rose through the ranks to. San francisco ballets nutcracker, december 12, 2014 on friday night, san francisco ballets 70th year anniversary of its nutcracker tradition opened to a packed house full of cheers and wild applause throughout the performance. A choreographic chain letter ten san francisco ballet dancers are connected through their movement in. What makes the nutcracker experience a sunday funday for you. As americas first professional ballet company, san francisco ballet is delighted to share its love of dance with you. San francisco ballet is a ballet company, founded in 1933 as the san francisco opera ballet under the leadership of ballet master adolph bolm. The san francisco ballet mounted this elaborate 2008 production of pyotr illych tchaikovskys 1892 nutcracker, with choreography by helgi tomasson the said companys resident artistic director and scenic design by michael yeargan. San francisco ballets nutcracker is introduced by olympic champion figure skater kristi yamaguchi, a native of the bay area and winner of this years dancing. Uniquely, this production sets the fantastic events of.
Here is the schedule of upcoming performances for 2019. Though from a wide variety of backgrounds, the dancers share the same virtues of intensely elegant clarity, high refinement, and fervent commitment. Backstage read up on the latest on dances, choreographers, and the artists behind them. Nutcracker san francisco ballet by matthew diamond. Were counting down 75 days to the 75th anniversary of americas first nutcracker. I nutcracker the san francisco ballet, 2007 bluray, hd pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky nutcracker bluray disc version uncle drosselmeyer damian smith clara elizabeth powell the nutcracker prince davit karapetyan king of the mice david arce queen of snow yuanyuan tan king of snow pierrefrancois. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Damian smith may 10, 20 leave a comment by sfballet listen assistant to the senior executive staff caroline giese interviews principal dancer damian smith. Some of our best choreographers are retired sfb dancers. The company is currently based in the war memorial opera house, san francisco, under the direction of helgi tomasson. Indigenous dancer damian smith returns to australia for. Schedule for the nutcracker ballet in san francisco. I left my home town to begin training at the beijing dance academy when i was 11 years old.