A while back I wrote about a joint project with the Festival Ballet Providence inspired by a series of orchid photographs I shared with them. I am incredibly pleased to write now that Orchis will have the world premiere performance on March 8-9-10, 2013 at the Vets.
Orchis Ballet from Orchid Flowers
The entirely new piece will be choreographed by Viktor Plotnikov, and the acclaimed glass artist Toots Zynsky is collaborating on the project. This is an exciting collaboration, bringing different forms of art into one production, mostly by local artists. I am, of course, delighted that my photography inspired the project and grateful for the contribution of all involved.
Orchis, the Greek demigod was transformed into a flower after his death and gave the name to the family of flowers we all enjoy very much Orchids.
See more on the Festival Ballet Providence Web site about this and other programs of the next season.
Landscape in Photographs
stanley goldberg
Hi Cemal,
Can you arrange for members to photograph the ballet during one of their rehearsals?
Thank you,
Stanley
A. Cemal Ekin
I’ll see what I can do about that.
Cemal
Mike Dooley
Congratulations Cemal, this is excellent news! I am very happy for you!!!
A. Cemal Ekin
Thank you Mike, this is indeed very exciting for me and all involved.
Cemal
Sal Capirchio
Cemal-
I’m curious to see your upcoming photos from the ballets next perfomance. This is beautiful stuff.
Sal
Deb Page
Cemal, your Orchis collection is outstanding. I cant wait to see the remarkable similarity in the dancers. Congratulations on your work and the collaboration with Festival Ballet Providence.
Deb Page
A. Cemal Ekin
Thanks Deb, it will be a knock out performance.
Liz Hanke
I just saw Orchis. It was the most spectacular ballet I have ever seen! Your photographs were gorgeous.
A. Cemal Ekin
Thank you Liz.