John U. Bacon

Cirque du Soleil

Lyn Heward

Creativity and innovation are widely recognized as essential to success in business and so many aspects of our lives. For over two decades, Cirque du Soleil has been a world-renowned laboratory of creativity, enthralling audiences by fusing dazzling acrobatics, staging, choreography, and music, along with beautiful costumes and technical effects, to inspire and create magical, almost otherworldly theatrical experiences. In The Spark, Cirque’s former President of Creative Content, Lyn Heward, invites readers inside the world and ideas of Cirque du Soleil through the story of an ordinary man searching for meaning in his work and life. Like so many other people in their careers, sports agent Frank Castle has lost the passion he once had for his job. But a chance encounter with an inspiring Cirque du Soleil director takes him inside Cirque du Soleil to meet the artists, managers, designers, and technicians who create, shape, and perform in their acclaimed shows. As the story unfolds, the artists reveal surprising secrets about the sparks that ignite their creativity–from the pressure of deadlines and the exhilaration that comes from risking it all, to the chance encounters and everyday occurrences that have changed the way they live and work. As Frank comes to discover, every one of us is creative–wherever we work or whatever our job title is–but it’s up to us to tap into that powerful force. As The Spark makes clear, there is no single formula for creative success–each of us must unlock the power of our imagination in our own way. An inspiring tale that draws on behind-the-scenes stories from the most creative people in entertainment as well as some out-of-this-world Cirque du Soleil magic, The Spark is an unparalleled guide on how to make creativity a part of everything you do.

The Spark : Igniting the Creative Fire that Lives Within Us All

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Cirque Du Soleil

Dan Coates

Cirque du Soleil, French for "Circus of the Sun," is a unique entertainment venture that has been thrilling audiences since its inception by two street performers over 20 years ago. Acts include a unique combination of individual story lines, dance and opera performances, contortionists, jugglers, trapeze artists and many other talented performers, all set to the tune of live music. While performances do not feature the animals typically found in a regular circus, the modern style of Cirque du Soleil has earned it recognition as one of the world's best circuses for their use of extreme creativity, talented performers, and their ability to constantly evolve shows to maintain their enthralling nature. Alfred now introduces some of Cirque du Soleil's most popular songs arranged for Easy Piano by Dan Coates. Lyrics and chord symbols are included. Titles: Alegría (Alegría) * Alone (DELIRIUM) * If I Could Reach Your Heart (KÀ) * Kumbalawé (Saltimbanco) * Kunya Sobé (Mystère Live) * Let Me Fall (Quidam) * Love Dance (KÀ) * Mio Bello Bello Amore (Zumanity: Another Side of Cirque du Soleil) * Nostalgie ("O") * O ("O") * Pageant (KÀ) * Quidam (from Quidam) * Triangle Tango (Corteo).

Cirque Du Soleil -- a Musical Collection

Cirque du Soleil, French for "Circus of the Sun," is a unique entertainment venture that has been thrilling audiences since its inception by two street performers over 20 years ago. This amazing fusion of circus, acrobatics, and theater has also produced a breathtaking repertoire of original music ranging in style from classical Impressionism to modern pop and rock. Alfred Music now introduces the music to some of Cirque du Soleil's most popular songs, derived from a variety of show soundtracks. This updated volume includes selections from TOTEM, KOOZA, OVO, KÀ, and O. Songs come complete with lyrics, melody line, and chord changes with professionally arranged piano accompaniment. Titles: * Alegría (from Alegría) * All Come Together (from Amaluna) * Alone (from DELIRIUM) * Banquete (from OVO) * Blue Silk (from ZED) * Flying Scarlett (from IRIS - A Journey Through the World of Cinema) * Gamelan (from O) * If I Could Reach Your Heart (from KÀ) * Kumbalawé (from Saltimbanco) * Kunya Sobé (from Mystère Live) * Let Me Fall (from Quidam) * Liama (from La Nouba) * Love Dance (from KÀ) * Mio Bello Bello Amore (from Zumanity: Another Side of Cirque du Soleil) * Nostalgie (from O) * O (from O) * Ombra (from Dralion) * Omé Yo Kanoubé (from TOTEM) * Pageant (from KÀ) * Pearl (from KOOZA) * Pokinoï (from Saltimbanco) * Qué Viyéra (from TOTEM) * Querer (from Alegría) * Quidam (from Quidam) * Solitude (from KOOZA) * Time Flies (from DELIRIUM) * Triangle Tango (from Corteo)

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