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Work: The Cage

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ComposerStravinsky, Igor (1882-1971)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Year1951
Work typeDance
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Alexa Maxwell's Novice leads an excellent All Stravinsky program

Ashley Laracey and Joseph Gordon in George Balanchine's Stravinsky Violin Concerto © Erin Baiano
The whole evening had an excellence across four ballets that is a rare occasion. And it had a sui generis portrayal in Alexa Maxwell’s Novice. I would highly recommend seeing this program.
*****
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Worth the sacrifice? Ballett am Rhein's Sacre offers mixed results

Gustavo Carvalho and Futaba Ishizaki in Jerome Robbins' The Cage © Bettina Stöß
The programme’s middle work sees a detour from Stravinsky, to the music of Richard Strauss, lending itself to more lyrical work and some respite from the drama it's sandwiched between.
***11
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Forsythe’s Playlist tops ENB's Voices of America

Forsythe’s choreography allows ENB's male corps to display their virtuoso skill in its mixed programme at Sadler's Wells.
****1
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