21st Century Choreographers IV

Highlights

• Witness stunning performances choreographed by ballet greats Christopher Wheeldon and Justin Peck.

Catch 21st Century Choreographers IV at David H. Koch Theater, NYC

Watch four of the most popular and trending ballet choreographers’ works in 21st Century Choreographers IV playing in New York. Justin Peck, Jamar Roberts, Christopher Wheeldon, and Edward Liang’s ballet pieces are ready to set your mood. Packed with carefully selected music, each performance is an experience to remember. 

Christopher Wheeldon and Justin Peck – two of the most prominent names in the ballet industry

This Bitter Earth is a dance duet that Christopher Wheeldon choreographed; it is from “Five Movements, Three Repeats”. The full work was created for Fang-Yi Sheu & Artists, which is Fang-Yi Sheu’s dance group. She was the principal dancer of the Martha Graham Dance Company. This performance also includes Tyler Angle, Craig Hall, and Wendy Whelan, dancers from the New York City Ballet. It accompanies an expressive and stirring score that fills the entire theatre. In 2012, The Bitter Earth premiered at the Fall Gala by NYCB.

Justin Peck is the Artistic Advisor and resident choreographer of the NYCB. His newest production is New Peck, which is here at the David H. Koch Theater for the first time. This also marks the first time for Peck and Muhly to work together and create a dance charged with emotion.

Some of the most highly-praised names in ballet come together in 21st Century Choreographers IV. It is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss.

Connect with the emotions and sophistication of every ballet piece

New Liang (Davis): Formerly a soloist for the New York City Ballet and the present Artistic Director at BalletMet in Ohio, Edward Liang returns with his first-ever creation for the Company. With a captivating choreography at the 2019 Fall Fashion Gala, which was performed to composer Oliver Davis’ melodious score, Liang’s work in this production is going to leave you spellbound.

This Bitter Earth: This ballet is ripe with interestingly poetic dance choreography. This Bitter Earth showcases a dance for a couple. It explores touching and foggy melodies which accompany The Bitter Earth originally by Dinah Washington and remixed by Max Richter.

New Peck (Muhly): This ballet is undoubtedly one of the most exquisite dance shows that Justin Peck has choreographed for his latest ballet programme. His style is mixed with the famous American composer Nico Muhly’s soulful music. Their combination takes the show to a whole new level of elegance and class. Muhly’s musical prowess is also impressive, and it perfectly fits in with Peck’s choreography.

New Roberts: If you are familiar with the Alvin Alley American Dance Theatre, then you probably know Jamar Roberts. He is making his debut with his first creative piece for the NYCB this season. His choreography is known to follow a nimble style that is full of emotions, and he has been critically acclaimed by The New York Times. Jamar’s ballet is the showstopper at the annual spring gala by the Company.

21st Century Choreographers IV showcases some of the best ballet performance you will ever see. Brilliant music artists and spectacular dance choreographies set this programme to completely dazzle you. So, get your tickets today!

Additional

• Performance Information

  Cast
  New York City Ballet

  Choreographers
  Justin Peck, Jamar Roberts, Christopher Wheeldon, and Edwaard Liang

  Composed by
  Oliver Davis, Max Richter, Clyde Otis, and Nico Muhly

• Performance Times

  9th and 16th May 2020: 2:00 PM
  12th May 2020: 7:30 PM

• Getting your tickets

  You will receive your tickets via email confirmation shortly after booking. Please present a printout copy at the ticket counter.

• 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.