21st Century Choreographers III
Highlights
- Witness New York ballet at its finest!
21st Century Choreographers III
Both audiences and critics alike love Gianna Reisen’s masterpiece, The Composer’s Holiday. After graduating from the School of American Ballet in 2017, she became a member of the L.A. Dance Project. She has been part of choreography workshops before the https://tickets.co.uk/city/new-york/New York City Ballet chose her. Reisen is the first youngest choreographer to have prepared a ballet for the company. Book your tickets for 21st Century Choreographers III to witness this young talent’s choreography skills.
Legendary musicians and choreographers
Arvo Pärt was born in 1935 in Estonia. During his career, he has created many takes on Fratres, which includes the score for this performance; it features violin, strings and percussion. “Liturgy”, which is the title of the show, means “brothers”, and its spiritual ardour fluently forges the imagination of an ancient monastery in the minds of the audiences.
Christopher Wheeldon has always been inclined towards modern compositions, and this isn’t his first time using Pärt’s music in a production. He loves using classical music as a foundation upon which he can further develop contemporary pieces.
NYCB resident choreographer Justin Peck’s seventh ballet for the company, it is perfectly staged by nine performers. Prepared in 2014 for the Fall gala, this performance features eye-catching costumes created by London-based designer, Mary Katrantzou, now seen in 21st Century Choreographers III. Composer César Franck’s captivating solo “de piano Avec Accompagnement de Quintette à Cordes’ surrounds this ballet. This is his first time experiencing the addition of his music in the repertoire of the NYCB.
A compelling set of performances
Composer’s Holiday: Gianna Reisen, the youngest NYCB-commissioned choreographer, brings to the big stage a feeling of liveliness with her fresh new work for the company. Her choreography showcases agility and accompanies a violin/piano interpretation of Lukas Foss’ Three American Pieces. The name of the ballet is from the third part of his music. Two solo musicians perform it, while a team of twelve adept dancers make up the cast for this performance. While Mark Stanley is handling the lighting design, the dancers will show off Virgil Abloh’s majestic costumes.
Liturgy: This pas de deux is contemplative and has a euphonious and other-worldly touch that you will feel throughout the performance. Featured are two dancers who you will see separating before returning to each other’s arms, the entire duration of which is a continually increasing emotional tension. The performance ends with both of them blending into the darkness together.
Belles-Lettres: This is one of the most sensual pieces of work done by Justin Peck to date. It features a beautiful layering of intricate lace-lettered clothes with Franck’s mesmerising lyrical composition. Filled with dizzy pas de deux, you will hear them seamless crescendo into a heart-warming climax.
New Tanowitz: Pam Tanowitz is famous for her smart style and meticulous steps, and she has been critically acclaimed by The New Yorker. In this season’s programme, you will witness her second creation for the NYCB.
Watch 21st Century Choreographers III and feel the essence of ballet unlike ever before!
Additional
Performance Information
Cast
New York City BalletChoreographer
Justin Peck, Pam Tanowitz, Christopher Wheeldon, and Gianna ReisenComposed by
Lukas Foss, Arvo Pärt, and César FranckPerformance Times
24th April 2020: 8:00 PM
25th April 2020: 2:00 PM
3rd May 2020: 3:00 PM
5th May 2020: 7:30 PMGetting your tickets
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Theatre Information
The theatre has a seating capacity of 2,586. It is wheelchair accessible, and has an in-house bar and cloakroom.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets cannot be cancelled, amended or rescheduled.