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Performer: Isabella LaFreniere

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Good vibrations: Robbins, Balanchine and Bach at New York City Ballet

Emilie Gerrity and Unity Phelan in George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco © Erin Baiano
Concerto Barocco and The Goldberg Variations make an unbeatable, timeless pairing at New York City Ballet. 
*****
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Mira Nadon’s sparkling debut in Firebird with New York City Ballet

Mira Nadon and Preston Chamblee in George Balanchine’s Symphony in C © Erin Baiano
A triple bill comprising Balanchine's Symphony in C, Agon and Firebird could not have been more inspiringly danced by New York City Ballet.
*****
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Contrasting splendors at New York City Ballet: Robbins and Balanchine

Tiler Peck and Chun Wai Chan in Jerome Robbins’ The Goldberg Variations © Erin Baiano
A sublime Robbins-Balanchine pairing at New York City Ballet, it was Robbins’ Goldberg Variations that came off best.
*****
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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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