ViolinConcerto Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I'm posting this because I'm surprised no one else has mentioned it -- and it's a very important event. JANUARY 22, 2010 - NYCB is celebrating Mr. B's birthday (he would be 107) with an entire day of events at the Theater-formerly-known-as-the-New-York-State-Theater. This is on the website: Balanchine The renowned Dance in America documentary Free Event, Ticket Required 10:30 AM – 1 PM Including interviews and rare footage, this 1984 documentary outlines George Balanchine’s journey from childhood at the Maryinsky Theatre through his creation of New York City Ballet. All Balanchine Program Matinee Performance, Ticket Required: $20 – $135 2 PM Walpurgisnacht Ballet Duo Concertant The Four Temperaments Cortège Hongrois The performance begins with a curtain welcome from Peter Martins and includes a complimentary vodka toast. Balanchine Now Studio Talk on the DHKT Promenade Free Event, Ticket Required 5-5:45 PM A discussion with Company artists about how the timeless ballets of George Balanchine continue to be relevant and influential. "But First A School..." A rare viewing of a SAB class taught onstage Free Event, Ticket Required 6-7 PM Enjoy a rare viewing as Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins leads students from the School of American Ballet through exercises, discussing ballet tradition, the Balanchine aesthetic, and the relationship between music and movement. All Balanchine Program Evening Performance, Ticket Required: $20 – $135 8 PM Mozartiana Prodigal Son Stars and Stripes Come to the theater early for live music on the DHKT Theater-formerly-known-as-the-New-York-State-Theater Promenade from 7-7:45 PM. The performance begins with a curtain welcome from Peter Martins and includes a complimentary vodka toast. Refreshments and boxed lunches will be available for purchase throughout the day at the David H. Koch Theater-formerly-known-as-the-New-York-State-Theater.. _________________________ Link to comment
vrsfanatic Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Thank you. I will look into that. Sound like a wonderful day. Link to comment
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