Love & Legacy
Celebrating Li Cunxin AO
#An exclusive gala of highlights from the tenure of Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO.
Join us for this very special gala showcasing repertoire highlights from Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO’s magnificent 11-year tenure at Queensland Ballet.
This celebratory season features excerpts from his most magical memories between 2013 and 2023, as he led the Company through a transformational period of growth and sparkling success.
Experience the romance of a Cinderella pas de deux (Ben Stevenson OBE) and Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s iconic Romeo and Juliet Balcony pas de deux, alongside the evocative Tango from Dracula (Krzysztof Pastor). Summertime from Derek Deane OBE’s Strictly Gershwin and the sizzling Sympathy of the Devil from Rooster (Christopher Bruce) return to the stage, as well as excerpts from Swan Lake (Ben Stevenson OBE), Dangerous Liaisons (Liam Scarlett), Glass Concerto (Greg Horsman) and more.
From classical masterpieces to dynamic contemporary favourites, don’t miss this exclusive season of signature pieces that reflect Li’s creativity and innovation at the helm of Queensland Ballet.
Price
Tickets from $142
Fees
$7.20 transaction fee applies per booking, plus an additional $1.10 for postal delivery of tickets.
Venue
PLAYHOUSE
QPAC
Russell Street
South Brisbane
QLD 4101
Duration
Approximately three hours and 10 minutes, including two 20-minute intervals
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Paul Boyd
Choreographer
Christopher Bruce
Choreographer
Ma Cong
Choreographer
Derek Deane OBE
Choreographer
Greg Horsman
Choreographer
Ben Hughes
Lighting Designer
Stephanie Lake
Choreographer
Jack Lister
Choreographer
Sir Kenneth MacMillan
Choreographer
Krzysztof Pastor
Choreographer
Marius Petipa
Choreographer
Yanela Piñera
Choreographer
Camilo Ramos
Choreographer
Liam Scarlett
Choreographer
Ben Stevenson OBE
Choreographer
Paul Taylor
Choreographer
Natalie Weir
Choreographer
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Celebrating Li
After 11 years at the helm of Queensland Ballet, our visionary Artistic Director, Li Cunxin, will step down at the end of 2023.
To thank and celebrate Li, we invite you to share your messages of gratitude. Li will see your messages, and they will also be broadcast at our Celebrating Li performances on 12 and 13 December 2023.
