Elements Contemporary Ballet and Baroque Band present the world premiere of
THE SUN KING
A Contemporary Ballet in One Act
Featuring live music by Baroque Band
In 17th century France, no one admires King Louis XIV more than court composer Jean-Baptiste Lully. The Sun King is a foray into Lully’s world, delving deep into his obsession with the dancing King and the immense part their relationship played in shaping music and dance as we know it today.
Thursday-Saturday, November 13-15, 2014, 7:00pm
Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage
201 E. Randolph in Chicago’s Millennium Park
Tickets free and open to the public (arrive early for best seating)*
Conceived by Joseph Caruana, Garry Clarke, and Mike Gosney
Music of Lully, Lambert, and Marais
Choreography by Joseph Caruana with additional work by Sarah Edgar
Libretto by Joseph Caruana with Cynthia Bond
Original costume design by Meriem Bahri
Original poetry by Cynthia Bond
The Sun King is presented as part of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events’ Spin-Off 2014.
The Sun King is made possible in part by the Illinois Arts Council (a state agency), an IAC Arts Tour Live Music grant, the Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation, MacArthur Funds for Small Theatre and Dance at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation, the Cliff Dwellers Arts Foundation, and many generous businesses and individuals.
Photo credit, Topher Alexander. Graphic design by Margo Joy Ruter. The Sun King logo by Meriem Bahri.