les noces, ascent to days

New Commission by Andrea Miller for English national ballet

september 21-30, 2023

Known for her visceral and imaginative movement style, Andrea Miller creates a new work to Stravinsky’s revolutionary score, Les Noces. The piece unfolds against artwork conceived by acclaimed artist Phyllida Barlow, with dancers joined on stage by the Opera Holland Park Chorus. Marking 100 years since the work’s premiere, Miller’s Les Noces examines the power of rituals and imagines the aftermath of Stravinsky’s other iconic piece, The Rite of Spring. What comes after the sacrifice?

THE COLLABORATIVE TEAM:

Choreography: 
Andrea Miller in Collaboration with Artists

Artwork Concept:
Phyllida Barlow

Artwork Production:
English National Ballet

Costume Design:
Marie Cantenys and Margaux Lalanne

Lighting Design:
Mark Henderson

Original Electronic Music:
Will Epstein

Creative Assistants: 
Allysen Hooks, Emma Thesing

Chorus: 
Opera Holland Park

Soloists: 
Siân Griffiths, Jack Roberts, Frazer Scott, Janice Watson

Music:
Igor Stravinsky

Chester Music Ltd

Dancers:

Breanna Foad

Alice Bellini

James Streeter

Renataro Nakaaki

Henry Dowden

Francesca Velicu