With new books and a podcast taking another look at the legacy of George Balanchine and the culture of ballet, where does a modern ballerina stand?
Tag: New York City Ballet
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Justin Peck’s New Americana, ‘Copland Dance Episodes’
At New York City Ballet, Peck’s “Copland Dance Episodes” brings the composer’s three classic ballet scores under one roof, at last.
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Setting the Tempo With One Eye on the Stage
Andrew Litton, the musical director of City Ballet, talks about conducting for ballet and the lure of the company’s repertory, much of it rare in concert hall.
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Onstage, It’s Finally Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Again
After one holiday season lost to the pandemic and another curtailed by Omicron, seasonal staples including “The Nutcracker,” “A Christmas Carol” and “Messiah” are back in force.