Sep.24, 2009
"Forças da Natureza", or The Powers of Nature, is the Thursday night show at Cidade do Samba, or Samba City, in Rio de Janeiro.
The show is themed around nature, the aggressions which threaten it, and the appeals for a more loving attitude towards the natural world.
Show Songs
Several samba songs which depict Brazil's natural beauty are featured in the show, which visits works by Brazil popular music greats such as Tom Jobim, Ary Barroso, Chico Buarque and Jorge Ben Jor.
The sambas-enredo, or samba school theme songs, chosen for the last segment are all centered around nature.
They get the audience in the mood for the final parade, when artists and audience dance to the samba.
Production Details
The six settings and 141 costumes in "Forças da Natureza" were all made by participants in courses and workshops at Cidade do Samba. Produced by Liesa, the Independent Samba School League, the show features 70 members of samba schools in the Special Group.
The performance starts with "The Mythical Night", presenting a duel between chaos and the forces of good and the origin of life. Next, "Brazilian Exuberance" highlights the country's natural beauty. The beauty of Brazilian women is the focus in the "Dance of Fire". The "Apotheosis" closes the show with the performance of outstanding sambas-enredo.
Artistic director: Carlinhos de Jesus
Scenography director: Milton Cunha
Musical director: Jorge Cardoso
2009 Show Dates
Oct.15 and 29, 2009Nov.5, 12, 19 and 26, 2008
Dec.3, 10 and 17, 2008
Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2009
As of this writing, LIESA has not released 2010 dates yet.
Hours
Thur 8 p.m. Ticket offices open at 7 p.m. However, reservations are recommended.
Prices
R$190,00 (R$95,00 for seniors). Tickets include a buffet dinner and a souvenir from Cidade do Samba.
Contact Information
Phones: 55-21-2213-2503/2213-2546
E-mail: reservas@cdsrj.com.br
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