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Falling for Kyle Abraham, again, at New York City Ballet

Indiana Woodward and Taylor Stanley in Kyle Abraham's When We Fell © Erin Baiano
When We Fell, Kyle Abraham’s bracing new piece for NYCB, made a minimalist statement on a maximalist quadruple bill, also notable for stunning ensemble work in Alexei Ratmansky's Odesa.
****1
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NYCB's program of contrasts makes a full-course meal

Emma Von Enck and Jules Mabie in George Balanchine's Scotch Symphony © Erin Baiano
A wonderfully varied triple bill for NYCB allowing the company to shine across all ranks.
****1
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Mira Nadon's Monumentum pro Gesualdo and Movements stuns

Mira Nadon and Adrian Danchig-Waring with the Company in Balanchine's Monumentum pro Gesualdo © Erin Baiano
 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.
****1
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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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New York City Ballet nods to Jerome Robbins as winter season opens

Sebastian Villarini-Vélez, Emma Von Enck, Devin Alberda, NYCB in Jerome Robbins’ The Four Seasons © Erin Baiano
Some great and some lacklustre performances in the Jerome Robbins triple bill on opening night of New York City Ballet's winter season – and a missed opportunity.   
***11
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