Legends of 20th Century Dance

George Balanchine, Martha Graham, Twyla Tharp
April 12, 13, 14 • 8pm, 2007
April 12 • 1:15pm Student Matinee
April 14 • 2pm Matinee
Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Allegro Brillante

Choreography George Balanchine
Live Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto No. 3, Op. 75

“The classic inventiveness of Balanchine rings true in the continuously absorbing and beautifully tempered ballet Allegro Brillante, where an outpouring of motion flows along to the melodic romanticism of Tchaikovsky.” John Alleyne

One of the greatest ballet choreographers of the 20th century, George Balanchine created this landmark work for the New York City Ballet to showcase the technical precision and breadth of gesture of the dancers.

PLUS Baker’s Dozen

Choreography Twyla Tharp Music Willie "The Lion" Smith

From the choreographer of last season’s incredibly popular, Nine Sinatra Songs, Twyla Tharp has been an inspiration for more than four decades with her kinetic and innovative choreography and her work noted for its humor and use of popular music.

PLUS Appalachian Spring

Choreography Martha Graham Music Aaron Copland

American dancer and choreographer, Martha Graham is known as the foremost pioneer of modern dance with a unique movement style that is recognized for its principle of contraction, release, and imagery that reflected the modern art of the times.