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Fumbling Towards Ecstasy

A World Premiere ballet featuring the music of Sarah McLachlan

Following Alberta Ballet’s triumphant tributes to the music of Canadian legend Joni Mitchell and England's international superstars Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin, we are honoured to announce this  world premiere featuring the music of Canadian Sarah McLachlan titled Fumbling Towards Ecstasy! One of the most gifted and acclaimed singer-songwriters of her generation, this Grammy, Juno and Gemini Award-winning artist, who has sold over 40 million recordings worldwide and raised more than $7 million for charities, is the perfect continuation to the company’s exciting series of portraits of living music icons. Costumes will be designed by Paul Hardy, video projections by Adam Larsen, set design by Scott Reid, soundtrack design by Claude Lemelin and lighting by Pierre Lavoie.

"I am a huge Joni Mitchell fan and to see her music brought to life with the physical poetry of the amazing Alberta Ballet under the direction of Jean Grand-Maître was simply mesmerizing.  I had the pleasure of seeing Jean Grand-Maître at work massaging perfection out of the dancers for the opening ceremonies piece we did together. I am so looking forward to him focusing his passion and bringing my music into a new realm!"
-Sarah McLachlan

Dates (NEW PERFORMANCES ADDED!)

Calgary: May 4-7, 2011
Edmonton: May 12-14, 2011

EVENING SHOWS: 7:30PM
MATINEE SHOWS: 2:00PM

Tickets ON SALE NOW!

* Single Tickets
* Season Subscription
* Group Rates Available!

Tickets for the Opening Night After Party with Sarah McLachlan (on May 5th, 2011)
are on sale through the Alberta Ballet Box Office by calling 403.245.4549.