Program
Classic NYCB I
MAY 3, 4 mat & eve, 7, 16
TWO SCINTILLATING BALANCHINE BALLETS SET THE STAGE FOR NEW WORKS FROM JUSTIN PECK AND AMY HALL GARNER
New York City Ballet’s past and present meet here, as two Balanchine classics are joined by a pair of new ballets. Rubies, from the full-length Jewels, has become an established stand-alone diversion, delightful for Balanchine’s endlessly energetic and witty interpretation of the splendid Stravinsky score. Le Tombeau de Couperin, a highlight of the Company’s 1974 Ravel Festival, is a gracious, courtly Black & White ensemble work. Resident Choreographer Justin Peck presents his 24th ballet for the Company, while Amy Hall Garner, whose work has been seen on a wide array of dance and theater stages, makes her debut with the Company.
Ballets on this Program
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Rubies
Rubies sends its dancers racing across the stage like lightning to Stravinsky’s jazz-inflected piano capriccio, emphasized by a sharp attack and sassy style.
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Le Tombeau de Couperin
Rooted in the court dances of 18th-century France, Le Tombeau de Couperin mesmerizes with its seamless patterns and symmetrical groupings of dancers.
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New J. Peck
On the heels of creating his first full-evening work in the 22-23 Season, Copland Dance Episodes, NYCB Resident Choreographer creates his 24th ballet for the Company, premiering at the 2024 Spring Gala.
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New Garner
NYC-based ballet, modern, and theater choreographer Amy Hall Garner—who has been commissioned by an array of companies including Miami City Ballet, Paul Taylor Dance Company, and Ailey II—creates her first work for the NYCB stage.
