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Contrasting splendors at New York City Ballet: Robbins and Balanchine
A sublime Robbins-Balanchine pairing at New York City Ballet, it was Robbins’ Goldberg Variations that came off best.
Savoring the glories of a timeless all-Balanchine program with NYCB
NYCB's triple bill that harks back to the 1950s proves a love letter to an America that never was.
Balanchine’s Coppélia: 50 years strong
Coppélia is a gift from Balanchine and Danilova to classical ballet, in this 50th anniversary revival.
Mira Nadon's Monumentum pro Gesualdo and Movements stuns
It was a remarkable performance and (unusual for Monumentum pro Gesualdo and Movements for Piano and Orchestra) led to a loud, prolonged ovation at the curtain call.
NYCB's Contemporary Choreography marred by middle pieces
Although Glass Pieces and Pictures at an Exhibition are on the surface very different ballets, they both draw us into their world. I wish NYCB had been able to find more compelling middle ballets.
NYCB Spring Gala: two appealing world premieres
Underneath, There Is Light was soothing, expansive and uplifting. One could see it becoming a regularly revived work.