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Thomas Hulten in "La Bayadère" @ Wortham Center
Courtesy of Thomas Hulten | Posted on January 21, 2010
Where
"La Bayadère" @ Wortham Center
When
Thu, February 25, 2010
7:30 p.m.
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Musicians
Thomas Hulten
tromboneAbout
The high point of Houston Balletâs fortieth anniversary season will be a spectacular new production of one of the great classical works of the nineteenth century repertoire, featuring choreography by Stanton Welch and lavish scenery and costumes by the celebrated English designer Peter Farmer. Set in the Royal India of the past, La Bayadère is a story of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance, and justice. The ballet relates the drama of a temple dancer (bayadère), Nikiya, who is loved by Solor, a noble warrior. She is also loved by the High Brahmin, but does not love him in return, as she does Solor....