Marcello Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Listening to Shostakovich's 2nd piano concerto I remember seeing a ballett with that music. The company was probably American Ballet Theater in the early 80s. Who was the choreographer? Link to comment
carbro Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hi, Marcello, and welcome to BalletTalk. ABT's Repertory Index lists a single ballet to Shostakovich, Concerto. Here are the particulars: CONCERTO Music by Dimitri Shostakovich (Piano Concerto No.2, op. 102) Choreography by Sir Kenneth MacMillan Staged by Georgina Parkinson and Wendy Walker Costumes by Santo Loquasto Lighting by Jean Rosenthal World Premiere: Deutsch Oper Ballet, Stadtische Opera, West Berlin, 11/30/66 Original Cast: I. Didi Carli, Falco Kapuste; II. Lynn Seymour, Rudolf Holz; III. Silvia Kesselhelm ABT Premiere: Civic Center, Jacksonville, Florida, 3/28/67 Staged by Ray Barra Costumes by Jurgen Rose Cast: I. Eleanor D'Antuono, Scott Douglas; II. Toni Lander, Bruce Marks; III. Cynthia Gregory Link to comment
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