Ballet Nacional de España

Antonio Ruiz Soler (1921-1996) is one of the dancers and choreographers that have most influenced Spanish dance in the 20th century. On the hundredth anniversary of his birth, and as a tribute to the man who directed the Ballet Nacional de España between 1980 and 1983, the Spanish National Ballet company has designed a programme which brings together choreographies that are faithful to the original pieces that were fundamental in his career, along with some new creations inspired by his style. Three pieces of Antonio el Bailarín have been chosen (Sonatas, Fantasía galaica and Zapateado) that represent the peak of his artistic talent in three different styles:  the “bolero” school, stylized folklore and stylized flamenco.  As well, on the programme are the palos flamencos (traditional flamenco musical forms) which Antonio performed frequently with his company, these will be danced through the vision of Rubén Olmo and Miguel Ángel Corbacho. To conclude the review of his artistic career is the solo piece “Leyenda,” choreographed by Carlos Vilán for the composition “Asturias” by Isaac Albéniz. Finally, there is the recreation of “Vito de gracia”, one of the signature pieces Antonio danced with his cousin Rosario in Hollywood and which will be a nod to his participation in the world of cinema.

Ballet in memory of the birth of Antonio El Bailarín

Premiered at the Teatro de la Maestranza in Sevilla, 15 April 2021

Premiere in the Teatro Real

Production by Ballet Nacional de España

Conductor: Manuel Coves

Orchestra of the Teatro Real

Sonatas

Music by Padre Antonio Soler (1729-1783)

Choreographer | Antonio Ruiz Soler

Original Set Designer | Carlos Viudes

Costume Designer | José Caballero

Lighting | Felipe Ramos

Vito de Gracia

Popular music

Choreographer | Rosario y Antonio

Lighting | Felipe Ramos

Estampas Flamencas

Popular music by Enrique Bermúdez (1974), Diego Losada (1962) and Víctor Márquez (1979)

Texts by Federico García Lorca, Gracia de Triana, Gabriel de la Tomas, Juan José Amador, Quintero, León, Quiroga and letras populares

Choreographer | Rubén Olmo

                    I Miguel Ángel Corbacho

Set Designer | José Maldonado

Lighting | Felipe Ramos

Leyenda "Asturias"

Music by Isaac Álbeniz (1860-1909)

Choreographer | Carlos Vilán

Lighting | Felipe Ramos

Zapateado

Music by Pablo Sarasate (1844-1908)

Choreographer | Antonio Ruiz Soler

Lighting | Ginés Caballero (AAI)

Fantasía Galaica

Music by Ernesto Halffter (1905-1989)

Choreographer | Antonio Ruiz Soler

Original Set Designer and Costume Designer | Carlos Viudes

Soprano| Carmen Solís

Lighting | Ginés Caballero (AAI)