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Northrop Presents
Eifman Ballet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MINNEAPOLIS – Northrop at the University of Minnesota presents Eifman Ballet on Tue, Apr
28, 7:30 pm and Wed, Apr 29, 7:30 pm on the Carlson Family Stage. The world-class ballet
company performs Boris Eifman’s tragically beautiful Rodin, a ballet that combines dramatic
stagecraft, exquisite technique, and powerful interpretive expression.
Northrop Presents
Eifman Ballet
Tue, Apr 28, 7:30 pm
Wed, Apr 29, 7:30 pm
Carlson Family Stage
Rodin
Boris Eifman’s new ballet, Rodin, is dedicated to the life and creative work of the great sculptor
Auguste Rodin and his apprentice, lover, and muse, Camille Claudel. The drama of their
passionate relationship is told through their work to their breakup, which dealt a deathblow to
Camille’s mental health and marked the beginning of her destruction.
Eifman’s Rodin is a comprehensively creative study of just how tragic the lives of geniuses may
be. By resorting to the uniquely plastique of the modern psychological ballet that was so
brilliantly mastered by the choreographer in his other productions (Onegin, The Seagull, Anna
Karenina, Russian Hamlet, etc.), Boris Eifman not only offers a new interpretation of the world
of human passions studied masterfully by Rodin and Claudel, but creates a picture of the
insoluble mystery of the creative process.
As director, Eifman makes his audiences not just appreciate the beauty of the ‘dance fabric’ of
his performances, but empathize in the scenic action. The company demonstrates brilliant
technique and a gift for the transformation and physicality that fascinates the western
audience.
Watch a sneak peek video of the evening’s program on YouTube.
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TICKETS
Single tickets: $74, $64, $49
Rush Tickets
$10 for U of M Students
$20 for U of M Staff/Faculty
$20 General Student/Educators
Rush tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or in person at the Northrop box offices
beginning at 10:00 am on the days of the performances. Two discounted tickets per qualifying
person with the appropriate I.D. are available. Rush tickets are based on availability.
RELATED EVENTS
Northrop Presents
Film Screening of Camille Claudel
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 pm
Best Buy Theater
Free and open to the public
This film recounts the troubled life of French sculptor Camille Claudel, and her long
relationship with legendary sculptor Auguste Rodin, on whom Boris Eifman’s piece Rodin
centers around. French, with English subtitles. (2 hours, 39 minutes)
Northrop Presents
Film Screening of Boris Eifman: Ballet Rehearsal
Sun, Apr 26, 4:00 pm
Best Buy Theater
Free and open to the public
This film follows renowned choreographer Boris Eifman as he prepares for the opening night of
his new ballet. Part fly-on-the-wall documentary; part philosophical study on the purpose of
dance, it uniquely captures the frustration, fury and exhilaration of rehearsal.
Northrop Presents
Eifman Ballet Performance Preview
Tue, Apr 28, 6:15 pm
Wed, Apr 29, 6:15 pm
Best Buy Theater
Free and open to the public
Gain insight into the performance at an in-depth conversation about the company and the
evening’s program.
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Minnesota and communities beyond by celebrating innovation in the arts, performance, and
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