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Choreography and libretto, scenographic concept: Lorca Massine (guest)
Scenography: Valentin Codoiu
Scenographic adaptation: Magdy Hawash
Coreography training: Dan Haja
Lighting designer: Mădălina Mânzat (guest)
Chorus conductor:Corneliu Felecan
Linguistic consultant/ Translation of the libretto from Greek: Pr. Florin Cătălin Ghiț (guest)
Stage and backstage direction: Dan Lupea
John: Mircea Munteanu
Zorba: Dan Haja
Marina:Adelina Filipaș
Manolio: Augustin Gribincea
Madam Hortance: Liana Taloș
Marina: Iulia Merca
The Orchestra, the Chorus, the Soloists and the Ballet Ensemble of the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca
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show category: ballet
Dear spectators,
According to the decision of National Committee for Emergency Situations, all the perfomances are allowed only in accordance with the legal regulations in force that is, the following conditions:
- public participation is allowed up to 30% of the perfomance hall capacity
- every spectator has to present the official QR Code of their SARS-CoV-2 certificate (digital or on paper) and prove that they have been fully vaccinated
- every spectator has to present the proof that he is between 15 and 180 days after the confirmation of contacting the SARS-CoV-2 virus
Everyone participating the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca events, has to present their SARS-CoV-2 certificate (digital or on paper) through the official digital certificate approved by the European Union, according to the provisions of the Government Emergency Ordinance no. 68/2021 on the adoption of measures for the implementation of the European framework for the issuance verification and acceptance of the digital certificate COVID-19 of the European Union.
Be aware that every official certificate has to be accompanied by an identity document.
Thank you for your understading!
Ballet in two acts on a libretto by Lorca Massine, based on Nikos Kazantzakis’ novel Zorba the Greek
The myth of Zorba the Greek – a representative of the modern, nonconformist man who constantly yearns for freedom and independence – has been presented, throughout the years, in various ways. First materialized in the novel of the Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis, followed by Michael Cacoyannis’ screen adaptation, the story of John – the American Tourist who arrives in Greece, willing to get to know the local costumes and to integrate in the new environment, has been ,,told” also by ballet foot-steps, in 1988. The ballet created by Lorca Massine featuring music by the famed Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis was presented in world premiere at Arena di Verona, subsequently at the Great Theatre of Warsaw (1901), and was played afterwards on stages from the entire world, its lyricism given by the true, but impossible love between John and the local young Marina and the lively attitude of Zorba – who, rather from the need to defy the fate, decides to help John – conquering millions of hearts around the globe.
A story about the bitter reality of life and death and the trust that small joys will always be present is being retold on our stage by the soloists and the ballet ensemble of the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca, wearing the signature of the american choreographer Lorca Massine. We are waiting for you to discover it!
The performance has one break and ends around 8.00 p.m.
Recommended Age: 7+
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