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Savoring the glories of a timeless all-Balanchine program with NYCB

Isabella LaFreniere and Chun Wai Chan in George Balanchine's Episodes © Paul Kolnick
NYCB's triple bill that harks back to the 1950s proves a love letter to an America that never was.
****1
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Pleasant but bland New York City Ballet fall season opener

Joseph Gordon and Megan Fairchild in George Balanchine's Donizetti Variations © Erin Baiano
A slightly under par opening night at New York City Ballet but nevertheless, some strong individual performances.
***11
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New York City Ballet: Midsummer comes early, uneven yet thrilling

Isabella LaFreniere as Helena in George Balanchine's A Midsummer Night's Dream © Erin Baiano
Balanchine's much-loved yet maddeningly disjointed A Midsummer Night's Dream returns to New York City Ballet. Some glorious performances on opening night, some uneven. But the night belonged to the bugs.
***11
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A Midsummer's Night Dream never goes out of season

Joseph Gordon as Oberon in George Balanchine's A Midsummer Night's Dream © Erin Baiano
New York City Ballet dancing Balanchine's A Midsummer Night's Dream is the happiest way to end a long season.
****1
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NYCB: All Balanchine program felled by miscasting

Sebastián Villarini-Vélez in George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments © Erin Baiano
An uneven performance with mishaps and mis-pairings, yet still offering some outstanding individual interpretations.
***11
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NYCB: Orpheus – once hot, now on life support

Adrian Danchig-Waring as Orpheus and Brittany Pollack as Eurydice in Balanchine's Orpheus © Erin Baiano
Someone at New York City Ballet needs to believe in Orpheus before they present it again.
**111
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