Program: The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling

Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra

Metropolitan Ballet of Medellin

 

Tami Daniel Rueda-White

Associate Director Filarmed

 

Daniel González Escobar

BMM Artistic Director

 

ABOUT THE FUNCTION

In this special performance, the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra and the Metropolitan Ballet join forces to bring Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale to life: The Ugly DucklingSymphonic music and dance combine in a colorful, emotional, and magical show for children and the whole family.

This innovative production reflects on acceptance, self-love, and the value of being unique, reminding us that true beauty transcends appearances. Accompanied by works by Ravel and Tchaikovsky, we will experience alongside the ugly duckling the discovery of that place in the world where we can shine while remaining truly ourselves.

This show is the result of the union of two emblematic Medellín companies, who have brought together the talents of their musicians, dancers, and creatives to bring this beautiful fusion of art, music, and dance to the stage, thus enhancing the emotional significance of a story that has touched entire generations.

 

PROGRAM

Couperin's Tomb

I. Prelude – Ravel

Couperin's Tomb

III. Menuet. Allegro moderato – Ravel

My Mother Goose (Suite)

IV. Les Entretiens de la Belle et de la Bête – Ravel

My Mother Goose (Suite)

I. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant – Ravel

Couperin's Tomb

II. Forlane. Allegretto – Ravel

My Mother Goose (Suite)

III. Laideronnette, Impératrice des Pagodes – Ravel

Swan Lake

Tchaikovsky – Var: I: Andante

Winter – My Mother Goose (Suite)

II. Petit Poucet – Ravel

Reflection and Acceptance My Mother Goose (Suite)

V. Le Jardin féerique – Ravel

Couperin's Tomb

Rigaudon. Assez vif – Ravel

Tami Daniel Rueda – Blanco

Associate Director, Filarmed

Colombian conductor trained in Vienna with a focus on modern and contemporary music. He has conducted orchestras such as the Vienna Radio Orchestra and the Beijing Central Conservatory. He was a fellow of the German Conductors' Forum and is currently part of its roster of artists in promotion. (Konzertförderung Forum Dirigieren). He has been an associate director of Filarmed since 2024.

Daniel González Escobar

Artistic Director, Metropolitan Ballet of Medellín

He was born in Cali, where he studied at the Colombian Ballet Institute (Incolballet), joining the professional company until achieving the rank of principal soloist. He was also a member of the Iñaki Urlezaga Concert Ballet in Argentina. He has created works such as Para-Rayo (2011), La Creación (2014), and Matilda (2016). He has been the artistic director of BBM since 2023.

ELENCO

Samuel Rincón, BMM School

Little duckling

Juan Pablo Ruíz, BMM School

Big duckling

Narrator: Jean Paul Aristizábal, guest artist.

Mother duck: Mariana Salinas, BMM Company.

Eggs and ducklings: Amelia Londoño, Julieta Velásquez, Maidy Alaracón, Mariana Marín, Rebeca Viloria, Samantha Grajales, Thaliana Grajales, Valeria Porras, Samantha Osorio, Leonor Lobo; BMM School.

Hunters: Valeria Ospina, Danna Pabón, Mariana Posada, Violeta Escobar, Miranda Valencia, Maytte Alzate BMM School. Daniela Reyes, Juliana Tabares, Mariana Henao, Sara Henao, Danna Valencia, Salomé Alzate; BMM Youth Group.

Hen: María Alejandra Gutiérrez. BMM Youth Group

Cat: Juan Manuel Zapata. BMM Youth Group

Insecurity: Joel Pajoy, BMM Company

Swans: Emily Báez, María Takemoto and Hermann Ramírez, BMM Company

Metropolitan Ballet of Medellin

Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra

F Filarmed Musician | M Guest Musician | Yo Iberoacademy Musician

*The associate director is a position sponsored by the Fraternidad Medellín Foundation.

Technical sheet

Original Idea: Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra

Music: Maurice Ravel and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Choreography: Medellín Metropolitan Ballet. Daniel González Escobar, Pablo Rodríguez, Andrés Melchor, and Daniel Casanova

Artistic direction: Daniel González Escobar

Screenwriter: Claudia Garcia

Locker room: Cecilia Londoño, Tutu Dance Wear

Costume designer: María Camila Bustamante

Headdresses: Adagio Taller and Juliana Agudelo

Technical team: El Tesoro Theater

Acknowledgments

Piccolo Pizzas

SURA Foundation

Sofía Pérez de Soto Foundation

Medellín Fraternity Foundation

MUV

ONE Social Investment

Ramírez Moreno

Prosecom

San Blas Corporation

Smartfit

All We Are

Crystal Group

White Point

Donors and the community that believes in classical dance and music.