Balanchine, McIntyre and Liang
BalletMet present three unique pieces by choreographers that inject a playfulness into their original inspiration, whether it be the work of an author or a composer, showcasing the talent and skill of this esteemed company led by Artistic Director Edwaard Liang.
Programme:
Who Cares?
Choreography: George Balanchine
Music: George Gershwin
Radiantly romantic, this Balanchine work displays the iconic choreographer's life long preoccupation with classical ballet, woven through with his own sense of humour and gaiety.
Wild Sweet love
Choreography: Trey McIntyre
Music: Various Artists
From The Partridge Family to Queen, Wild Sweet love is the journey of a lonely woman as she seeks the ever illusive notion of true love in this modern piece that plays upon a classical foundation.
Age of Innocence
Choreography: Edwaard Liang
Music: Thomas Newman, Philip Glass
Finally, Edwaard Liang's Age of Innocence, originally created for the Joffrey Ballet, finishes the evening with gusto. Inspired by the work of Jane Austen, this rich piece is cited as an example of precise technique and beautiful simplicity.