Name: Ballet Hispánico New York
Start: 2026-03-28T20:00:00
Location: Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

The Soraya is set to host an extraordinary array of performances in 2026, featuring diverse global artists who bring a tapestry of cultural expressions to Los Angeles. From the captivating jazz rhythms of Armenian pianist Tigran Hamasyan to the spirited sounds of the Villalobos Brothers, this season promises to be unforgettable. Highlights include the innovative Ballet Hispánico's 'Carmen,' Jeremy Jordan's Broadway flair, and Yuja Wang's dazzling piano performances with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Each event at The Soraya offers a unique glimpse into the world's rich artistic traditions.

The Soraya's Spectacular 2026 Line-Up: A Symphony of Global Artistic Expression

Gustavo Ramírez Sansano

The Soraya

Bizet’s familiar opera Carmen, about a love triangle between a soldier, a bullfighter, and a free-spirited Gypsy, is new again in the hands of Ballet Hispánico New York. The New York-based company engaged three Spaniards for a note of authenticity: choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, and his designers for sets and costumes. Sansano excerpted music from several Bizet compositions, but of course, the bolero and habanera are lifted straight from the opera, with the choreography adding a distinct Spanish flare. Sansano added “maquia” to the title of his creation to emphasize a battle to the death. In Spanish, bullfighting is called “tauromaquia.”

Ballet Hispánico New York

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