Classical Ballet Evening of one-act ballets: The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude. In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated. Concerto DSCH World famous Mariinsky Ballet and Opera - Mariinsky II (New Theatre)
Schedule for Evening of one-act ballets: The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude. In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated. Concerto DSCH 2022
Composer: Dmitry Shostakovich Composer: Franz Schubert Choreography: William Forsythe Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky
Orchestra: Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra
The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude had its world
premier with the Ballett Frankfurt on 20 January 1996. Originally coupled with
another ballet and performed under the title Two Ballets in the Manner of
the Late 20th Century, it closed William Forsythe’s full-length evening
work Six Counter Points. Here removed from its original context, The
Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitudes parklingly holds its own. It is a
masterfully constructed celebration of the elegance of superb dancers and
superbly rendered dancing.
Originally created for the Paris Opera
Ballet, In the Middle, Somewhat elevated is
a theme and variation in the strictest sense. Exploiting
the vestiges of academic virtuousity that still signify
"the Classical", it extends and accelerates these traditional figures
of ballet. By shifting the alignement and emphasis of essentially
vertical transitions, the affected enchainments receive an unexpected
force and drive that makes them appear foreign to their own
origins.
Concerto DSCH is a ballet by Alexei
Ratmansky choreographed for the New York City Ballet to the music of Dmitri
Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102 (1957). The premiere
took place on Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at the New York State Theater, Lincoln
Center. The ballet's title derives from the composer's use of DSCH as a
motif in allusion to his own name.
The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude.
Premiere: 20 January 1996, Ballett Frankfurt Premiere at the Mariinsky Theatre: 3 March 2004 Premiere of the revival at the Mariinsky Theatre: 3 March 2013
Sponsor of the production: Mr Toshihiko Takahashi
Running time 11 minutes
The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude had its world premier with the Ballett Frankfurt on 20 January 1996. Originally coupled with another ballet and performed under the title Two Ballets in the Manner of the Late 20th Century, it closed William Forsythe’s full-length evening work Six Counter Points. Here removed from its original context, The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitudes parklingly holds its own. It is a masterfully constructed celebration of the elegance of superb dancers and superbly rendered dancing. Utilising the soaring final movement from Franz Schubert’s 9 th Symphony in C Major, William Forsythe complements the music’s layered intricacies and thunderous bravura with sophisticated complexity and dynamic momentum. In its playful employment of the familiar components which we have grown accustomed to associating with classical ballet, The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude pays homage to a rich history of great dance achievement and choreographic precedent. This is achieved in a spirit of overall inclusion, rather than limitation. As the piece delves relentlessly through a series of riveting solos, duets, trios and group constellations, the audience is offered timeless images well in keeping with traditional interactions between ballerinas and their male counterparts, while individual eccentricities and indulgences are maintained (if not encouraged). Showcasing five dancers (two men and three women), the swiftly unfurling choreography dares its participants to surmount the technical challenges posed by employing sheer pleasure and abandon. This continual manifestation of unbridled expertise pushes their artistic accomplishments to ever greater heights. The effect is invigorating, precarious, even dizzying. The ballet The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude has been achieved considerable acclaim worldwide for its speed, brilliance and remarkable musicality. It received New York City’s “Best Ballet of the Season” critics’ choice award in 1998 and appears in the repertoires of some of the most world-renowned ballet companies. Insider circles have referred to it as “the most technically difficult ballet ever performed.” Others have found it “the most liberating experience of an entire career.” For the dancer, it is a triumph of euphoric perfection. For the audience, it is eleven elegant minutes of exhilarating excellence. Noah D. Gelber
In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated.
Premiere: 30 May 1987, Opйra de Paris Premiere in Frankfurt: 10 January 1988, Ballett Frankfurt Premiere at the Mariinsky Theatre: 3 March 2004 Premiere of the revival at the Mariinsky Theatre: 3 March 2013
Sponsor of the production: Mr Toshihiko Takahashi
Running time 26 minutes
Originally created for the Paris Opera Ballet, In the Middle, Somewhat elevated is a theme and variation in the strictest sense. Exploiting the vestiges of academic virtuousity that still signify "the Classical", it extends and accelerates these traditional figures of ballet. By shifting the alignement and emphasis of essentially vertical transitions, the affected enchainments receive an unexpected force and drive that makes them appear foreign to their own origins.
Concerto DSCH
Concerto DSCH is a ballet by Alexei Ratmansky choreographed for the New York City Ballet to the music of Dmitri Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102 (1957). The premiere took place on Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center. The ballet's title derives from the composer's use of DSCH as a motif in allusion to his own name.
Schedule for Evening of one-act ballets: The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude. In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated. Concerto DSCH 2022
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