Belmonte

Synopsis: This is a revised (1991) modern ballet production of Belmonte (originally performed in 1988), by the Gelabert/Azzopardi Dance Company. It explores the theme of death in bull-fighting, and became a landmark piece in the history of Spanish modern dance. The piece is an explosion of music, colour and dance. Incorporating sensual scenery, beautiful costumes created by the Catalan painter Frederic Amat, the music of Carles Santos, and the expressive language of the choreographers’ gestures, it exhalted the fascination and the ritual which surrounds the bull festival and its greatest matador, Juan Belmonte.
Language: English
Country: Spain
Year of release: 2003
Year of production: 1991
Subjects: Dance
Keywords: modern dance; spanish culture; bull fighting

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