The Grammy-nominated score of
Cirque du Soleil’s
Alegría soars
as high as the aerialists — which is perhaps why it’s the best-selling Cirque du Soleil
album to date. The music accompanies gorgeous visuals and dazzling acrobatics
in the arena version of this renowned production, creating the perfect marriage
of art, abstraction and skill. Experience the magic for yourself at Dr Pepper
Arena in Frisco Wednesday through Sunday, February 24 to 28, as
Alegría settles
in for “a joyful rendezvous with the beauty and power of the human body,” to
quote the official site. Look closer, and you’ll discover a theme: the transfer
of power from an old regime to the new. Or, just sit back and enjoy the show.
Either way, the music is guaranteed to haunt you — and probably find its way
onto your iPod as well. Tickets and information
www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/alegria/default.aspx.
Alegría trivia: Not only was this show captured on video while it was resident in Sydney, Australia, but it inspired a film:
Alegría: An Enchanting Fable, starring Frank Langella as Fleur, the sceptor-carrying ringmaster/jester character who guides us through the show on stage. You can find both films, as well as the CD, through
Amazon.com (or its associated sellers). The live show and CD can also be purchased through
eboutique.cirquedusoleil.com.
Images: Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil