The Antonio Gades Company returns to France with its iconic production Carmen, a ballet first created through the collaboration of Spanish choreographer Antonio Gades and filmmaker Carlos Saura, inspired by Mérimée's novella and Bizet's celebrated opera.
At the heart of the show is a striking contrast: Bizet's sweeping orchestral score set against the raw energy of a live flamenco orchestra, chosen by Gades to capture the very essence of Andalusian culture.
More than 20 years after the death of Antonio Gades — one of the most emblematic figures of Spanish dance — the Fondation Gades continues to carry his legacy forward, touring the world with productions that maintain his artistic vision at the highest level.
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Compagnie Antonio Gades
Founded by legendary Spanish choreographer Antonio Gades, the company is now perpetuated by the Fondation Gades and continues to tour internationally, preserving Gades's vision of flamenco rooted in Andalusian culture. The Carmen programme was born from Gades's first collaboration with filmmaker Carlos Saura.
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