Maurice Bejart

Maguy Marin to perform in Turkey for first time

Maguy Marin, a prominent figure in contemporary dance who art lovers have been waiting for years to see, is coming to Turkey for the first time.

Marin, one of the pioneers of a new wave of dance in France, will be on stage tonight at Cemal Reşit Rey (CRR) Concert Hall with his stage choreography and a masterpiece called May B.

Bejart's ‘Magic Flute’ | Athens | December 25-30

The world-renowned Bejart Ballet Lausanne returns to the Athens Concert Hall with Maurice Bejart's "Magic Flute," which is being staged in Greece for the first time. In his take on the famous Mozart opera, the legendary French-born choreographer juxtaposed the innocence of childhood with the structured rigidity of the adult world. Shows start at 8 p.m.

Bejart Ballet | Athens | September 17 & 18

The Bejart Ballet Lausanne celebrates its founder, Maurice Bejart (1927-2007), with a show created by artistic director Gil Roman that blends some of his most celebrated choreographies with music ranging from Beethoven to Nick Cave. "Bejart fete Maurice" will be presented at the Herod Atticus Theater on Sunday and Monday, September 17-18, starting at 9 p.m.