Performance Reviews This article is sponsored by Danskin. www.danskin.com Just enter EXPLORE203 at checkout to save 20% off a $100 order at Danskin.com! New York City Ballet - Christopher Wheeldon's Morphoses www.nycballet.org Founders, George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein Ballet Master in Chief, Peter Martins Ballet Mistress, Rosemary Dunleavy Children's Ballet Mistress, Garielle Whittle Orchestra, Music Director, Andrea Quinn New York State Theater, Lincoln Center See Gala Opening of the Season Review See Other NYC Ballet Reviews Review by Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower January 10, 2003 In G Major (1975): Music by Maurice Ravel, Choreography by Jerome Robbins, Scenery and Costumes by Erté, Lighting by Ronald Bates, Pianist, Cameron Grant, Performed by Kyra Nichols and Philip Neal and the Company, Conducted by Andrea Quinn. Against a backdrop of an ocean scene, reminiscent of André Derain paintings, with flawless technique, Ms. Nichols, who has been a principal with New York City Ballet since 1979, created a lyrical, poetic, and highly stylized image. Her perfect pointe, her balance, and her persona all blended into this superb and energetic tour de force. Ms. Nichols is in amazing shape and has tremendous charisma as a performer. Mr. Neal was adept at his partnering, but did not seem to have the intensity and focus, so inherent in Ms. Nichols' performance. Ravel's concerto, which contains elements of jazz, was buoyant and bouncy, and Ms. Quinn conducted in a clean, crisp manner. The harp, piano and flute lent a surreal quality to this upbeat score. The Company, in colorfully striped, tank top bathing suits, danced with grace and dynamism. | |
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