dirac Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 A review of the Royal Ballet by Graham Watts for Bachtrack. Quote Zucchetti created a joyous brief ballet entitled Scherzo, last autumn, and Anemoi is a further development of that choreography, inspired by ideas from Greek mythology where Anemoi gods ruled over the winds. It is a plotless, elegant, airy ballet with waves of charming classical dance visually interpreting a bespoke arrangement of Rachmaninov's music, bringing together the second movements of his first two symphonies and an orchestrated version of his six-handed piano Romance. To my knowledge this rich tapestry of luscious music is mostly new to choreographic use and it provides both sentimental, swirling love themes (for two pas de deux) and ominous, stormy interludes, which perfectly represented the Anemoi’s mischief. Zucchetti’s sophisticated, graceful choreography was captivatingly performed by a group of fifteen young dancers, showcasing the strength that the company has at every level. It was touchingly dedicated to the memory of Zucchetti’s late friend and mentor, Liam Scarlett. Link to comment
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