A choreography by Antonio Ruz that connects with our traditions
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The production La nit de Sant Joan (Soirées de Barcelone), the second ballet by composer Robert Gerhard (1896–1970), with set design by Joan Junyer and a libretto by Ventura Gassol, remained unperformed in 1939 due to the events of the Spanish Civil War.
The work was created during the early 20th-century fascination with dance, set against the backdrop of the European image of an exotic and highly successful Spain that Manuel de Falla had helped establish in this field. Inspired by the mythical night of the Saint John festival and the fire celebrations of the Catalan Pyrenees, a modern, folk-inspired score—featuring melodies from our folklore and frenetic rhythms—depicts torch dances, a procession of magical figures, and the erotic movements of couples who, in intimate union, end in marriage at dawn.
Antonio Ruz, in a symbolic and creative way, has sought to infuse the choreography with elements that connect us to our traditions, such as the symbolism of fire, the sardana, the castells, and the figures of the bestiari.
Approximate duration
55min
Recommended
From 10 years old
This performance is part of the Dansa Metropolitana festival, which takes place from 5 to 22 March in 12 municipalities of the Metropolitan Area.
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Family workshops and discount packages.
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Artistic profile
- Music
- Robert Gerhard
- Direction and choreography
- Antonio Ruz
- Musical coordination and consultancy
- Miguel Baselga
- Story
- Ventura Gassol
- Escenografia
- Joan Junyer
- Costume design
- Rosa García Andújar
- Lighting
- Olga García (AAI)
- Choreography assistant
- Elia López
- Research and documentation
- Mónica Tarré Pedreira
- Co-production
- Gran Teatre del Liceu and Fundación Juan March
- Musical edition (unpublished)
- Juan de Udaeta
- Curtain reproduction
- Dolores Iglesias
Cast
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Workshop and packs
Family Workshop
The family workshop prior to the performance is free for subscribers, and for the rest of the public it costs €3.
Places are limited and it is aimed at all families who have tickets for the performance.
It will be led by artists linked to this title and will allow you to experience the performance in greater depth.
Family Pack
If you purchase 3 or more family performances for 1, 2 or 3 people, we offer a 20% discount.
You can also purchase tickets for optional workshops linked to the performances.