Liturgy (ballet)
Liturgy is a ballet made by New York City Ballet resident choreographer Christopher Wheeldon to Fratres by Arvo Pärt. The premiere took place on May 31, 2003 at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, originated by Jock Soto and Wendy Whelan.[1][2] Whelan described the piece as "a piece about union".[3]
| Liturgy | |
|---|---|
| Choreographer | Christopher Wheeldon |
| Music | Arvo Pärt |
| Premiere | May 31, 2003 New York State Theater |
| Original ballet company | New York City Ballet |
| Design | Holly Hynes |
| Created for | Jock Soto Wendy Whelan |
| Genre | Contemporary ballet |
Videography
In light of the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on the performing arts, New York City Ballet released recording of the ballet, featuring Maria Kowroski and Jared Angle, recorded in 2017.[4]
References
- "Liturgy". New York City Ballet.
- Kisselgoff, Anna (June 2, 2003). "Dance Review; A Spiritual Journey Evokes Mysticism Informed by Complexity". New York Times.
- Mackrell, Judith (October 13, 2004). "The little and large show". The Guardian.
- "Week 5 of New York City Ballet's six-week digital spring season". Gramilano. May 11, 2020.
External links
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.