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Zorbas
(Original Version)
Suite-Ballet in 23 scenes
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Description
Mikis Theodorakis composed this ballet in response to a commission by the Festival of Verona, where the work was premiered in the famous arena in 1988. The content of the ballet closely corresponds to the classic film Zorba the Greek featuring Anthony Quinn, for which Theodorakis composed the unforgettable soundtrack in 1964. The work tells the story, in 23 scenes, of the friendship between an American, John, and the Greek bon vivant, Zorba. John, who is ensnared by his striving for order and professional success, gradually learns from his friend to liberate himself from his inner compulsions and live with passion and joie de vivre. The work possesses unique flair with its gripping blend of European symphonic style, intoxicating choral singing and Greek-Cretan folk music, culminating in a rousing finale filled with the Dionysian joy of living and featuring the world-famous Sirtaki.
Orchestral Cast
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Content
First Act:
I Daybreak / 3 Zeibekikos Songs
II John's Entrance
III Zorba's Entrance
IV Gran Ballo
V Madame Hortense
VI In the Orchards
VII Zorba, John and Hortense
VIII Dance of Tsifteteli
IX Evin-Evan / Bacchic Dance
X The Dance of Love
Second Act:
XI The Return of Zorba
XII Veatriki (Marriage of Hortense)
XIII Women's Dance
XIV Little Star
XV Marina
XVI Ritual of Widow's Murder
XVII Hassapiko Dance
XVIII The Death of Hortense
XIX The Death of Hortense
XX The Death of Hortense
XXI Zorba's Dance
XXII Zorba's Dance
XXIII Zorba's Dance
I Daybreak / 3 Zeibekikos Songs
II John's Entrance
III Zorba's Entrance
IV Gran Ballo
V Madame Hortense
VI In the Orchards
VII Zorba, John and Hortense
VIII Dance of Tsifteteli
IX Evin-Evan / Bacchic Dance
X The Dance of Love
Second Act:
XI The Return of Zorba
XII Veatriki (Marriage of Hortense)
XIII Women's Dance
XIV Little Star
XV Marina
XVI Ritual of Widow's Murder
XVII Hassapiko Dance
XVIII The Death of Hortense
XIX The Death of Hortense
XX The Death of Hortense
XXI Zorba's Dance
XXII Zorba's Dance
XXIII Zorba's Dance
More Information
Title:
Zorbas
(Original Version)
Suite-Ballet in 23 scenes
for solo alto, two bouzoukis (ad libitum), mixed chorus and orchestra
Language:
Greek
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music
Year of composition:
1987 - 1988
Directory:
AST 281
Duration:
105 ′0 ′′
World Premiere:
Aug 1988 · Verona (I)
Arena di Verona
Conductor: Mikis Theodorakis
Arena di Verona
Conductor: Mikis Theodorakis
Series:
Keywords:
Technical Details
Media Type:
Hire/performance material
Product number:
LER 3996-01
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