Queensland Ballet Sets Fire to Brisbane Stage
By MacKenzie Smith
The Queensland Ballet astonishes audiences once again during their adaptation of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet production ‘The Firebird’. This mesmerising performance pulsated with character, emotion and spectacular choreography from The Royal Ballet choreographic award winner, Liam Scarlett.
Laura Hidalgo and Rian Thompson, share a palpable erotic charge in Firebird. Picture: David Kelly
The Firebird follows a simple tale of good versus evil. As the wicked immortal, Koschei and the good but mischievous Firebird taunt each other in the moonlit tragic garden with Koschei’s harem of beautiful captive girls and a mob of evil creatures. Koschei has a new captive, …show more content…
His entrance is accompanied by low-pitched instrumentation which sets the mood of the performance as dark, magical and devilish. Rian Thompson’s portrayal of the character captured the villainous intentions of Koschei through his fast and sharp movements, such as turns, travelling steps and facial expressions. As the Firebird appears before the immortal Koschei the mood of music and movement lightens as both creatures exude magical powers. The role of the Firebird performed by Laura Hidalgo was danced delightfully, as her fast flittering movements shown through travelling steps, jumps and kicks were perfectly birdlike as they showed precision and exquisite technique. As the Firebird stood before Koschei, the dancers engaged in partner work where the choreographed lines and extension of the arms and legs, paired with opposing dynamics demonstrated the theme of good versus evil. Their taunting of one another is interrupted by the appearance of two arrows, signalling the arrival of an unknown guest, the Prince. Joel Woellner was excellent in his role of Prince Ivan as his extension, turns and kicks showed flawless ballet technique. The par de deux danced between Prince Ivan and the Firebird exhibited strength in difficult choreography. Both dancers demonstrated gorgeous extensions and attention to detail through lifts and partner travelling
By MacKenzie Smith
The Queensland Ballet astonishes audiences once again during their adaptation of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet production ‘The Firebird’. This mesmerising performance pulsated with character, emotion and spectacular choreography from The Royal Ballet choreographic award winner, Liam Scarlett.
Laura Hidalgo and Rian Thompson, share a palpable erotic charge in Firebird. Picture: David Kelly
The Firebird follows a simple tale of good versus evil. As the wicked immortal, Koschei and the good but mischievous Firebird taunt each other in the moonlit tragic garden with Koschei’s harem of beautiful captive girls and a mob of evil creatures. Koschei has a new captive, …show more content…
His entrance is accompanied by low-pitched instrumentation which sets the mood of the performance as dark, magical and devilish. Rian Thompson’s portrayal of the character captured the villainous intentions of Koschei through his fast and sharp movements, such as turns, travelling steps and facial expressions. As the Firebird appears before the immortal Koschei the mood of music and movement lightens as both creatures exude magical powers. The role of the Firebird performed by Laura Hidalgo was danced delightfully, as her fast flittering movements shown through travelling steps, jumps and kicks were perfectly birdlike as they showed precision and exquisite technique. As the Firebird stood before Koschei, the dancers engaged in partner work where the choreographed lines and extension of the arms and legs, paired with opposing dynamics demonstrated the theme of good versus evil. Their taunting of one another is interrupted by the appearance of two arrows, signalling the arrival of an unknown guest, the Prince. Joel Woellner was excellent in his role of Prince Ivan as his extension, turns and kicks showed flawless ballet technique. The par de deux danced between Prince Ivan and the Firebird exhibited strength in difficult choreography. Both dancers demonstrated gorgeous extensions and attention to detail through lifts and partner travelling