Happy Feet

20th century Ballet Scores

7:30  Saturday, January 21,  2023
Greaves Concert Hall, NKU

Some of the world’s most beloved symphonic music is found in music of the dance and ballet scores. The KSO, in its quest to uncover unique and engaging music, found three inspiring and diverse 20th c ballet scores by Aaron Copland, William Grant Still and Manuel de Falla, which tell the stories of a wild-west outlaw, an African hunting festival, and Spanish seduction. The music and tales are colorful, employing cowboy tunes, ceremonial drumming and chanting, and flamenco flair and sizzle.

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On the Program (preview this program)

Aaron Copland	Billy the Kid Suite I. The Open Prairie II. Street in a Frontier Town III. Mexican Dance IV. Card Game at Night V. Gun Battle VI. Celebration After Billy’s Capture VII. Billy’s Death VI. Open Praire (epilogue)
William Grant Still	Sahdji (Tri-state premiere) Young Professional Choral Collective Chamber & On-Call Choirs Danielle Cozart Steele, director Jason Alexander Holmes, bass	Young Professional Choral Collective
		Jason Alexander Holmes, bass
Manuel de Falla	El sombrero de tres picos (The Three-Cornered Hat) complete Introduction The Afternoon Dance of the Miller’s Wife: Fandango — El corregidor — La molinera The Grapes Dance of the Neighbors (Seguidillas) Dance of the Miller: Farruca — Escena — La coplas del cuco Dance of the Corregidor Danza Final (Jota) Quinn Patrick Ankrum, mezzo-soprano	Quinn Patrick Ankrum, mezzo-soprano

Single Tickets
– A seats: $35
– B seats: $27
– C seats: $19
– Children (18 and under): 50% off

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