by Leigh Witchel Winding down the fall season, New York City Ballet put two Balanchine masterworks next to one … More
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NYCB’s Swan Lake: A Consumer Guide
Peter Martins’ “Swan Lake” was first done in Denmark in ‘96, and flew to New York City Ballet in ‘99. … More
Asleep (isn’t always) Beauteous
By Leigh Witchel Alexei Ratmansky’s new work for New York City Ballet’s spring gala, “Odessa,” is at once tongue-in-cheek and … More
Here. Now.
by Leigh Witchel So there we were, gathering to celebrate life after the geniuses died. The Here/Now Festival opened with … More
Children of Their Time
by Leigh Witchel We don’t choose when we’re alive. Golden age, silver, hell on earth or the long, dull slog, … More
The Stravinsky Spectrum
by Leigh Witchel Once upon a time, Stravinsky was the house composer for New York City Ballet. He’s not around … More
A Whiter Shade of Pale
by Leigh Witchel New York City Ballet is frontloading their Balanchine into the beginning of the winter season, so get … More