This was more than a performance. This was an extraordinary event. Forget what you may consider to be the stiff,
formalities at a Gala. This was a first
class Soiree. Congratulations to Peter
Martin and New York City Ballet for hosting a truly spectacular evening.
Last night’s show was
a feast for the senses. The art presented by Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller
filled the Koch Theater with a fresh vibrancy and vitality. Their mixed media work brought a fusion of
paint, screen printing and sculpture together with allusions ranging from the
classical to pop culture which certainly suggested the influence of Warhol and Litchtenstein,
while still speaking with a voice of their own.
Then, as would only be
expected of the New York City Ballet, the dancing was amazing. Peter Martin made an excellent selection of
pieces that demonstrated the fact that this company has no limits. These dancers can do anything and always in
the most breathtaking ways. The performances ranged from the comic, to the
sensual, to the spectacular.
The whole evening
seemed to suggest that this was not your mother’s ballet, but to me it said
much more. It demonstrated a fine art
that has continued through centuries, a form of exquisite and passionate grace that
has both remained true to its origins while continuing to evolve and excite new
audiences in tour jetes that bound through every culture spanning the world. For me, last night was another unique
opportunity to once again fall in love with ballet.
Than after watching
the Seraphs perform on the stage, Sébastien Marcovici DJ’ed, and everyone
danced. What a night!
And if you missed the
show, don’t fret. There is another
performance on May 29, but buy your tickets quick. This event sold out fast.
Check out the posting on the New York City Ballet page:
