Unity Phelan discusses finding her “Unity-ness” in a role previously performed by Wendy Whelan and Maria Kowroski in Christopher Wheeldon’s POLYPHONIA, and the parallels between the ballet’s 9th Movement pas de deux and Stanley Kubrick’s film EYES WIDE SHUT, which share the same piece of the Ligeti score.
Two Ballets by Jerome Robbins
DANCES AT A GATHERING
Music: Frédéric Chopin
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Costumes: Joe Eula
Lighting: Jennifer Tipton
THE CONCERT
Music: Frédéric Chopin
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Set: Saul Steinberg
Costumes: Irene Sharaff
Lighting: Jennifer Tipton
Conductor: Nathan Brock
Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra
Piano: Michal Bialk
The Hamburg Ballet
Jared Angle discusses the technical and physical challenges of stepping into a role choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon on former Principal Dancer Jock Soto, and the problems of holding your breath in anticipation while concentrating on choreographically intense moments.
Watch ‘Play’ from December 6 to 31 in Paris.
Frank Andersen on the story behind August Bournonville’s La Sylphide.
August Bournonville’s classic Romantic ballet is devotedly recreated by Eva Kloborg and Frank Andersen in this captivating production, and is accompanied by an enchanting score, played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.
Russell Janzen talks about the importance of the Black Swan pas de deux in the dramatic action of Swan Lake, and the level of trust required between himself and the ballerina in the role of Odette/Odile (Teresa Reichlen) that helps convey the emotional connection the two characters share.
On October 5, 2017 San Francisco Ballet is collaborating with the Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, and The National Ballet of Canada to bring you a 20-hour live stream of classes, rehearsals, interviews, and more.
