dirac Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Reviews of Northern Ballet. The Jewish Chronicle Quote The evening closed with Peck’s Intimate Pages: speedy and playful, as you would expect from a New York City Ballet dancer, the ballet features one man dashing on and off the stage yearning after various women. I did not quite get the story, but the dancing was sleek – Aerys Merrill as one of the women stood out with her beautiful elevation. Bachtrack Quote In between the two new works was Hans van Manen’s Adagio Hammerklavier. It’s hard to believe that this was created in 1973. It is extremely contemporary both in the way it looks and in its unusual vocabulary. Superbly executed by Taylor and Larose, Jonathan Hanks and Amber Lewis, and Alessandra Bramante and Jackson Dwyer, this is exceedingly challenging in terms of partnering. The choreography demands clean lines, at atypical angles, dead lifts and plenty of stamina. Each of those dancers gave powerful performances. Pianist Colin Scott played Beethoven’s Piano Sonata no. 29 “Hammerklavier” with suitable gravity. The Independent Quote Peck’s swooping group scenes make the cast look much bigger than it is: eight supporting dancers suggest a busy throng or a stately court. Aerys Merrill stands out in a fleet-footed solo role. It’s a work with a strong sense of atmosphere and personality. Link to comment
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