I went out on a date on Friday night. I took our thirteen year old daughter Emily to the opening night of Don Quixote by West Australian Ballet at His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth.
I’ve been to a number of ballets over the years and while I must admit that I still don’t completely ‘get it’ I’m always impressed by the skills of everyone involved, from the dancers to the set designers and costume makers. This particular production is visually stunning and with the synopsis in hand I was able to follow the story a lot better than I have at previous ballets.
Having live music provided by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra added to the richness of the performance.
An explosive mix of Spanish sunshine and Russian classical technique, Don Quixote comes to West Australian Ballet for the first time, in a stunning new production. Don Quixote is one of the most popular and exuberant ballets of all time – bursting with riotous ensembles and brilliant pas de deux. A romantic comedy based on episodes from Cervante’s classic novel, the ballet was created by the greatest of all ballet master’s Marius Petipa.
Following a very succesful opening night performance, we enjoyed a few drinks and some delicious food at the opening night reception. It was the perfect way to wrap up a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
I sometimes wish that I was one of those people who can appreciate all the finer aspects of such a performance but on the other hand, if someone like me can enjoy a night out at the ballet, I’m sure that just about anyone can.
I had a wonderful evening with my beautiful daughter and I’m looking forward to the next opportunity to take in a little more culture.
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Sounds like a very lovely evening. I’m also not a full appreciator of ballet, but, like you, I love to watch just to be amazed by the level of talent and strength the dancers display. It truly is amazing.
I have the tome Don Quixote sitting on my bookshelf. I look at it now and again and think about when I will begin reading it. Then the thought passes and I move on to lesser monster reads 🙂 Have you read the novel?
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I must admit that I haven’t read the novel and the closest I’ve come was reading the synopsis for the ballet on Friday evening. (Proving once again what an uncultured swine I am. 🙂 )