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Mondavi Center Brings State Ballet Theatre of Russia and Sac Phil

The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis, has engaged the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra to accompany the State Ballet Theatre of Russia's presentation of "Cinderella" on Friday, Feb. 6, at 8 p.m. Featuring the much-loved musical score by Sergei Prokofiev and choreography by Vladimir Vasiliev, this lavish, unforgettable production will bring the timeless fairy tale to life on the Jackson Hall stage. There will be a Pre-performance Lecture with Ruth Rosenberg, Mondavi Center dance consultant, beginning at 7 p.m. in the AGR Room of the Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center, adjacent to the Mondavi Center on the UC Davis campus.

Pricing is $55/$45/$35 for regular tickets and $27.50/22.50/17.50 for students and children. Purchase tickets online at mondaviarts.org, through the Mondavi Center box office at 530-754-2787 or 866-754-2787 (toll-free), or at the door. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request.

The Sacramento Philharmonic, formed in 1997 following the dissolution of the Sacramento Symphony Orchestra, has blossomed under the leadership of music director Michael Morgan, who joined in 1999. The 69-member ensemble performs its subscription concerts in the Sacramento Community Center Theatre and presents Signature Series concerts at various venues around the Sacramento area. While the Sacramento Philharmonic has given several concerts at the Mondavi Center, the "Cinderella" event marks the orchestra's first performance presented by the Mondavi Center, as well as its first with a ballet company. For more information about the orchestra, visit sacphil.org.

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia is the touring name of the Voronezh State Theatre of Opera and Ballet, established in 1961. The company has toured with productions of traditional Russian classics throughout Europe, India, and Africa, and made its North American debut tour during the 2006-07 artistic season. "The New York Times," reviewing the company's performance of "Cinderella," called the production "full of enchantment" with "lovely scenery" and "graceful costumes."

"It was always our intention to offer this 'Cinderella' with a 'live' orchestra, and we are very pleased to have been able to engage the services of the Sacramento Philharmonic," said
Don Roth, Mondavi Center executive director. "We look forward to an outstanding ballet from the State Ballet Theatre of Russia and a great musical performance from the Sacramento Philharmonic."

* State Ballet Theatre of Russia: "Cinderella"

* Friday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m.

* Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall

* 9399 Old Davis Road, Davis, CA 95616 (GPS)

* $55/45/35 regular; $$27.50/22.50/17.50 students, children

* 530-754-2787 866-754-2787 (toll-free) 530-754-5402 (TDD) MondaviArts.org