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Tiler Peck’s Symphonie Espagnole for NYCB is sprawling and ambitious

Kloe Walker and Mira Nadon with the Company in Tiler Peck’s Symphonie Espagnole © Erin Baiano
A triple bill including Tiler Peck’s newest ballet for NYCB, does not entirely work. Too much blue light and sadness for one program.
***11
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The Australian Ballet in Melbourne: three prismatic worlds

The Australian Ballet in Jerome Robbins Glass Pieces © Kate Longley

In its triple bill Prism, The Australian Ballet gives the audience three different dance and sound worlds as well as showcasing fleet, athletic and precise dancing.

****1
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NYCB's Contemporary Choreography marred by middle pieces

Chun Wai Chan in Alexei Ratmansky's Pictures at an Exhibition © Erin Baiano
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.
***11
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Ratmansky’s Solitude illuminates wartime tragedy

Joseph Gordon in Alexei Ratmansky's Solitude © Erin Baiano
Alexei Ratmansky’s poignant and gripping new work breaks ground at New York City Ballet in a powerful triple bill.
*****
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New York City Ballet Goes Four for Four

Megan Fairchild and Anthony Huxley with NYCB in Balanchine's Ballo della Regina © Erin Baiano
One minor Balanchine, elevated by commanding performances; a rare Albert Evans; Peter Martins at his most compelling and Jerome Robbins at his funniest.
****1
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