The Creatures of Prometheus

Academy of Ancient Music joins Circa in a thrillingly physical reinvention of Beethoven's only ballet.

Prometheus, they say, brought the fire of the gods to humanity, paying a terrible price for his daring. Beethoven also faced misunderstanding and personal tragedy – but he too unleashed a power that could transform lives. 'Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom!' he declared, and in his only ballet he retold the myth of Prometheus for an age of Revolution.

This new production is made by Academy of Ancient Music together with Circa for Beethoven's anniversary year. Sublime music and the endlessly creative physicality of world-class circus performers come together to rekindle the divine fire in our own restless times.

Programme:
Beethoven The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43

Performers:
Academy of Ancient Music
Laurence Cummings conductor
Circa
Yaron Lifschitz artistic director