oberon Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Ringer & Neal were well-applauded in DONIZETTI; there was one very tiny partnering "bump" and then smooth sailing. Jenifer looked lovelier than ever; Philip got carried away with his turns and maybe tried for one too many. The corps girls were an attractive group: Carrie Lee Riggins shone in her featured moments...Edge, Walker, Hankes, the elegant Beskow, Janie Wolf (whom I'm coming to like more & more). Adam Hendrickson was outstanding in the trio of boys. Borree & Hubbe renewed their long-standing partnership, both danced very well in BAROCCO with Rachel Rutherford in an appealing performance of the 2nd female role. The corps were fine and I was struck anew by what a perfect ballet this is. Kyra Nichols in SCOTCH SYMPHONY danced with far more fluidity than she did at the Opening Night...she has a lyricism that seems rooted deep in the music. She seemed to really enjoy herself today and, as I focussed on her for the entire ballet, I wondered if this might be the last time I would see her in this role. Nilas was an amiable and attentive partner, van Kipnis the soloist, and Steve Hanna stood out among the boys. Korbes, Krohn, Hankes & Beskow graced the stage with their contrasting beauty. A short afternoon...over by 4:00. I must comment that the 2 violinists in BAROCCO had ill-tuned their instruments and were a bit jarring. They seemed to correct this for the adagio. Link to comment
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