Donizetti
Variations
#A collaboration between Queensland Ballet Academy and Queensland Youth Orchestras.
Join us for a celebration of the exquisite artforms of ballet and music in this beloved collaboration between Queensland Ballet Academy and Queensland Youth Orchestras.
The program will feature a selection of ballet music performed by Queensland Youth Orchestras’ second symphony orchestra, QYO2, conducted by David Deacon. We will open with Gayane by Aram Khachaturian followed by the ever-popular Swan Lake Suite Op. 20a by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Our Pre-Professional Program dancers will then join the Orchestra on stage to perform Donizetti Variations, choreographed by Queensland Ballet Academy Ballet Master and Resident Choreographer, Paul Boyd.
Don’t miss this special collaborative production of stunning ballet and live music.
Venue
TALBOT THEATRE
THOMAS DIXON CENTRE
406 Montague Road
West End
QLD 4101
Duration
Approximately one hour and 30 minutes including a 20-minute interval featuring a special Q&A with the choreographer and conductor.
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Paul Boyd
Choreographer
Aram Khachaturian
Composer - Gayane

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Composer - Swan Lake Suite Op. 20a
Gaetano Donizetti
Composer - Donizetti Variations
Kathryn Lee
Costume Designer / Stylist

Queensland Youth Orchestras
Music
David Deacon
Conductor
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