International aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, and more provide jaw-dropping entertainment on, and high above, the Kleinhans stage, choreographed to classics and pops favorites.

This performance is sponsored by the Catherine M. and Paul W. Beltz Fund for Artistic Excellence.

Program

Ron Spigelman, conductor

DVOŘÁK  Carnival Overture, Op. 92
BARROSO / arr. John Wasson  Brasil (Aquarela do Brasil)
BRAHMS  Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
III. Poco allegretto
BIZET / orch. Hoffmann  Carmen, Suite No. 1
V. Les Toréadors
BIZET / orch. Hoffmann  Carmen, Suite No. 2
VI. Danse Bohème
TCHAIKOVSKY  The Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op. 66a
V. Valse
CHABRIER  España
JOHN WILLIAMS  Superman March

-INTERMISSION-

TCHAIKOVSKY  Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a
III. Dance of the Swans
GLINKA  Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV  The Snow Maiden Suite
IV. Dance of the Buffoons
RESPIGHI  La Boutique fantasque
II. Tarantella
SMETANA / arr. Riesenfeld  Three Dances from The Bartered Bride
III. Dance of the Comedians
FALLA  El amor brujo
VIII. Ritual Fire Dance
OFFENBACH  Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV  Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34
IV. Scena e canto gitano
V. Fandango asturiano
KABALEVSKY  The Comedians, Op. 26
II. Galop

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About Cirque de la Symphonie

Cirque de la Symphonie is a unique and exciting production designed to bring the magic of cirque to the music hall. An elegant fusion of cirque and orchestra, the program showcases many of the best cirque artists in the world, thrilling the audience with aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen. These accomplished veterans include world record-holders, gold medal-winners, Olympians, and some of the most original talent ever seen.

As founder, Alexander Streltsov created the concept of cirque paired with symphony in 1998 in a special PBS production with the Cincinnati Pops. Streltsov, a circus veteran from Moscow, is the only aerialist to perform with the Bolshoi Ballet. After winning the gold medal at the prestigious Festival du Mondial in Paris, he starred in a Broadway production. His music and programming sensibilities combined with performance background provide a program with stunning three dimensional visual and musical elements. Classical masterpieces are perfectly choreographed to the elegant movements of cirque artists, elevating cirque artistry to a fine arts level.

Cirque de la Symphonie performs with dozens of orchestras across North America and beyond each season. Sold-out venues feature a wave of new faces that includes families, students, and young professionals, many witnessing a live orchestra for the first time. Something magical happens when these cirque veterans take the stage in front of the orchestra. Audiences are mesmerized by aerialists flying over their heads, children are amazed at the wizardry of juggling feats and magic acts, and the strength and flexibility of strongmen and contortionists leave audiences astounded. Everyone departs with smiles beaming from their faces.