Sunday, January 17

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A review of the Ballo del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma by Jenifer Sarver for Bachtrack.

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The ballet of Opera di Roma rose to the occasion majestically. Baroque Suites was shot in wide range, creating a grand feeling of expansion through the ages, showcasing the beautiful, classical physiques of the dancers without focusing on their faces. Bodies curled, folded and floated, their lyrical movement augmented by Laura Biagiotti’s gorgeous, sweeping costumes. She skillfully distracted the viewer from masks by adding long gloves and utilizing a similar color for the women’s dresses, creating an ensemble, that, from a distance, worked beautifully. Lighting designer Fabrizio Marinelli and set designer Andrea Miglio were utterly invaluable in their work to create a world that was vast, open and expansive – there was a curious feeling of hope throughout this piece – a feeling that imminent flight away into a more comforting world might be possible.