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ROGER HEWETT: Ballet Fantastique

After the unprecedented success of ballet Élite, which is now distributed worldwide, its sister CD, entitled Ballet Fantastique is following proudly in it's footsteps. Containing 40 tracks of original, orchestrated music (over 62 mins), this new CD is based on the same concept as ballet Élite. With 18 tracks for Barre, 11 for Centre and 11 beautiful variations in varying moods and tempi, styled after famous composers. Perfect for presentations and performance. An improvement over the Élite  CD: the liner notes contain more detailedl descriptions of counts, rhythm and style. If you enjoyed ballet Élite,  you will love this one.

Performed initially on piano, each piece starts with a preparation which is easy to feel and count. The orchestrations add a new dimension, giving richness and depth to the music and drawing the dancers towards a more musically inspired performance.

Ballet Fantastique:
$24.00 US

Ballet Elite and Ballet Fantastique:
$48.00 US (no shipping fees)

  1. 1 Pliés
  2. 2 Pliés
  3. 3 Dégagés
  4. 4 Dégagés
  5. 5 Dégagés
  6. 6 Dégagés
  7. 7 Ronds de jambes
  8. 8 Ronds de jambes
  9. 9 Batterie
  10. 10 Batterie
  11. 11 Batterie
  12. 12 Adage
  13. 13 Fondus
  14. 14 Fondus
  15. 15 Battements
  16. 16 Battements
  17. 17 Stretch
  18. 18 Stretch
  19. 19 Dégagés etc.
  20. 20 Dégagés etc.
  21. 21 Adage
  1. 22 Sauts
  2. 23 Sauts
  3. 24 Pirouettes
  4. 25 Petite batterie
  5. 26 Petite batterie
  6. 27 Petite batterie
  7. 28 Grand allegro
  8. 29 Grand allegro
  9. 30 Variation- Reflections
  10. 31 Variation- Gershwin Blues
  11. 32 Variation- Playful Slippers
  12. 33 Variation- Little Leaps of Joy
  13. 34 Variation- Pointe Solo
  14. 35 Variation- Magical Batterie
  15. 36 Variation- Gentlemen, please!
  16. 37 Variation- Petite variation chinoise
  17. 38 Variation- Norwegian Visit
  18. 39 Variation- Pointe délicate
  19. 40 Grande Coda Finale

Roger Hewett began his association with dance at the age of 16 when he accompanied ballet, tap and modern classes in his hometown city of Norwich, in the east of England. He then worked as pianist for the renowned Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, south of London.

Now living in Canada, Roger has played for l'École supérieure de danse du Québec, and as company pianist for Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. He has accompanied classes for La La La Human Steps, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, The Cullberg Ballet (Sweden), the Alberta Ballet and the Gala des Étoiles amongst others.

Roger is an active composer, orchestrator and conductor for film and television with several big screen credits to his name. He recently completed a four year tour as musical director with Cirque du Soleil.

Dancer

“I've just listened to your new album. It's heavenly! Just as good as the first one! I love it! Thank you!” - JW, PA, USA

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ROGER HEWETT:
Ballet Elite

Original music for ballet class. Beautiful orchestrated melodies guaranteed to inspire your dancers towards a more musically expressive performance.

CD price: $24.00 US

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