MENDOCINO MUSIC FESTIVAL Mendocino, CA Wednesday, July 23, 2008 |
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THE ENVELOPE Choreography: David Parsons Music: Gioacchino Rossini New to the 2008 repertoire is David Parsons’ hilarious signature work which pits seven dancers against a persistent piece of stationery. Don't miss this hallmark of contemporary ballet, described as “ingenious” by Anna Kisselgoff of the New York Times. STARSHADOWS Choreography: Michael Smuin Music: Maurice Ravel The Company is pleased to honor the memory of Michael Smuin with its performances of Starshadows, a romantic adagio for three couples that is one of his most beautiful and graceful works. ARMENIA World Premiere: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, April 12-13, 2008 Music: Ten Armenian folk songs and dances by Vardapet Komitas Choreography: Twyla Tharp Twyla Tharp’s new duet features challenging ballet technique as well as her trademark humor and off-beat timing. The Company is honored to have been selected as the first to perform this work by master choreographer Twyla Tharp. |