Cirque Dances with Troupe Vertigo & the Utah Symphony

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Venue

Abravanel Hall

123 W S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA Get Directions

OVERVIEW

Fusing together elements of cirque acrobatics and classical dance, Troupe Vertigo will take you on a jaw-dropping journey through the world of artistic movement—all choreographed to thrilling live music. Brace yourself for a surprising and delightful night of entertainment as the Utah Symphony performs orchestral favorites including Ravel’s Boléro, Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story, and Gershwin’s Cuban Overture.

PROGRAM

DVORÁK: Slavonic Dance, Op. 46, No. 8 in G minor: Presto
DVORÁK: Slavonic Dance, Op. 72, No. 2 in E minor: Allegretto grazioso
BORODIN: “Polovtzian Dances” from Prince Igor
ROSSINI: Overture to William Tell
RAVEL: Boléro
GERSHWIN: Cuban Overture
DVORÁK: Scherzo from Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 “From the New World”
III. Molto vivace
STRAVINSKY: Suite from The Firebird (1919 revision)
I. Introduction and Dance of the Firebird
II. Dance of the Princesses
III. Infernal Dance of King Kastchei
IV. Berceuse
V. Finale

Artists

ARTISTS

Conner Gray Covington, conductor
Artists from Troupe Vertigo
Utah Symphony

Additional Info

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: Individuals ages five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.

LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will take place as needed between pieces for this concert. More information on our late and re-entry policies is found here.

PRE-CONCERT ACTIVITIES: Grab a bite before the concert at one of the participating food trucks in the lower plaza by the ticket office starting at 6:00 pm each evening.

Friday, April 19 – Cluck Truck (vegetarian and gluten-free options)

Do you love fried chicken? So do we! We serve fresh, delicious fried chicken wraps in a variety of tasty styles. Try the Original, a mango chipotle slaw with a honey chili drizzle or Greek, Hawaiian, Chinese or BBQ flavors! Add a side of garlic parmesan fries for a real feast!

All things Chicken! Delicious gourmet wraps with slaw. Chicken strips and fries (choice of regular potato fries with fry sauce or sweet potato fries with ranch.)

Saturday, April 20 – Umai (vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options)

Umai SLC specializes in Asian Inspired Street food. This truck offers items such as Asian style street tacos, Pulled pork Vietnamese sandwich, teriyaki rice bowl and more.