San Francisco Ballet Meet the Artist Interviews
Summary: A highly popular pre-performance discussion program, Meet the Artist Interviews spotlight the specific San Francisco Ballet repertory program to be performed that evening/afternoon. These highly informative talks feature Company dancers, guest artists, choreographers and conductors in conversation with a moderator. Meet the Artist Interviews last 30 minutes and take place in the War Memorial Opera House one hour before performance time on selected evenings and Sunday matinees. Meet the Artist Interviews are open to all ticket holders.
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Podcasts:
Claire Sheridan interviews Soloist Garen Scribner Claire and Bruce discuss his curious start in ballet and his life as a dancer today.
Bruce discusses Swan Lake and his roles as Ballet Master and Assistant to the Artistic Director. He gives insights into his approach to teaching and coaching the Company.
Director of Education Charles Mc Neal interviews Principal Dancer Maria Kochetkova. Charles delves into Maria’s past and inquires about how she prepares for her most challenging roles in Swan Lake and Romeo & Juliet.
Mary Wood asks Joan what he finds most challenging in dance, and how he approaches his work in the idiosyncratic Forsythe ballet, in the middle somewhat elevated.
Mr. Riggins discusses his work with Hamburg Ballet, his work with John Neumeier and the production of The Little Mermaid.
In this installment of MTA, Charles and his guests discuss the music of The Little Mermaid, including the presence of the unique electronic instrument, the Theremin. Ms. Eyck gives an informative musical demonstration.
Pascal shares his artistic process in approaching the role of The Poet in Neumeier’s The Little Mermaid.
Katita discusses her long and successful career at San Francisco and the imminent changes coming with her forthcoming retirement at the end of the 2010 season.
Pierre-Francios talks about the differences among choreographers and the process of learning a dance, including partnering.
Charles McNeal asks Elana about her journey from SF ballet School to Company member to SF Ballet Soloist.
Cecelia Beam and her guests provide an in-depth look at Program 2 including the historical connections to returning works.
Debra gives us an inside look at the pivotal role of the General Manager at San Francisco Ballet.
On opening night of Program 2, Mary discusses the work of Christopher Wheeldon with key members of his design team.
Cecelia Beam interviews Betsy about the duties and responsibilities of a Ballet Master.
Writer and Editor Cheryl Ossola meets with San Francisco Ballet Principal Dancer, Maria Kochetkova. Kochetkova discusses her early training in Russia, her dance philosophy, and the advantages of dance on TV and film.
