The creative process of Beguile for Les Grands Ballets started in 2019, before being interrupted by the pandemic. During this hiatus, Lesley Telford has been inspired by a strong desire to connect with society at large. Through this contemporary dance creation, the choreographer explores our relationships and the vital need we feel to interact with each other. Are we really independent beings?
“Canadian Lesley Telford pulls us into those connections that influence us, pushing us to heights and drawing us back to earth. A feminine character stands out from the group; wearing a dress that will become an evocative accessory, she leads the group of dancers or is led by them, yet always in a relationship that seems imbued with empathy."
Marianne Godbout, Atuvu
ABOUT THE SHOW
Duration: 23 minutes
Choreography: Lesley Telford
Scenography: Yoko Seyama
Costumes: Lesley Telford
Lighting: Marc Parent
Music: Henry Purcell, King Arthur, Oedipus; John Cage, Apartment House 1776, Four 2 * ; Jean-Sébastien Bach, Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV1080; Abel Carl Friedrich, Prelude; Perfume Genius, I'm a Mother **
*Licensed by arrangement with C.F. Peters Corporation, New York
**100% written by Michael Hadreas [BMI.] Pub. by Epa Music Cyf. Admin by Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing
LES GRANDS BALLETS
Artistic Director: Ivan Cavallari
Executive Director: Marc Lalonde
President Emeritus: Constance V. Pathy, C.M., C.Q., DMus.
Founder: Ludmilla Chiriaeff
Artistic Director Emeritus: Gradimir Pankov
Head of Wardrobe: Mélanie Ferrero
Head Stage Carpenter: Kenneth Gregg
TOURING INFOS
Created for:
Les Grands Ballets Canadiens (May 2022 - Place des Arts, Montreal)
Number of dancers: 12
