Performer: Pier Luigi Samaritani

ABT offer some outstanding performances in a classical quadruple bill but there was a lack of confidence and uniformity within the corps de ballet. 

Faithful to the libretto’s dramaturgy, the staging unfolds in scenographic environments of strong impact -

Norwegian National Ballet opened its new run of Natalia Makarova’s staging, with Whitney Jensen and Lania Atkins making outstanding impressions as Nikiya and Gamzatti.