The Kreutzer Sonata
March 18-21, 2010
harbourfront centre theatre, toronto
This program of music, dance, and theatre was inspired by and features Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata. The evening includes 15 Heterosexual Duets, choreographed by James Kudelka to the entire sonata and accompanied by Andrew Burashko on piano and Marie Bérard on violin. The program also featured a theatrical adaptation of Tolstoy's novella, The Kreutzer Sonata, with live underscoring from Beethoven's masterpiece.
Repertoire/Credits/Media
🎥 The Kreutzer Sonata (excerpts)
The Kreutzer Sonata, Leo Tolstoy
Adapted for the stage by Andrew Burashko and Ted Dykstra
Ted Dykstra actor, Marie Bedard violin, Andrew Burashko piano
INTERMISSION
Fifteen Heterosexual Duets
Choreography by James Kudelka
Music by L.v. Beethoven, Sonata No. 9, Op.47 “Kreutzer”
i. Adagio Sostenuto
ii. Andante con variazioni 1-4
iii. Finale (Presto)
Fifteen Heterosexual Duets was created for the Toronto Dance Theatre and premiered in Waterloo, Ontario in 1991.
"For my father"
1- Laurence Lemieux and Graham McKelvie
2- Christianne Ullmark and Michael Caldwell
3- Valerie Calam and Sylvain Lafortune
4- Lauren E.M. Chin and Jones Henry
5- Kate Alton and Luke Garwood
6- Kate Alton and Bill Coleman
7- Lauren E.M. Chin and Michael Cladwell
8- Valerie Calam and Sylvain Lafortune
9- Laurence Lemieux and Michael Sean Marye
10 - Christianne Ullmark and Jones Henry
11- Kate Alton and Michael Sean Marye
12 - Lauren E.M. Chin and Jones Henry
13 - Chrsitianne Ullmark and Luke Garwood
14 - Valerie Calam and Sylvain Lafortune
15 - Laurence Lemieux and Graham McKelvie
Marie Berard violin, Andrew Burashko piano
Gabriel Cropley, lighting design
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Photos by John Lauener
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