Mixed Repertory
301 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102
+1 415 861 5600
http://www.sfballet.org
Review © 2009, Wcities
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War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94102 +1 415 861 5600 http://www.sfballet.org |
With Program 6, the San Francisco Ballet manages to present 60 years of innovative performance as part of their Mixed Repertory series. Program 6 consists of "Symphonic Variations," created in 1946, collaborated with "Dybbuk," 1974, and "Lambarena," 1995. These three startlingly autonomous ballets are each intriguing in their own way. The night kicks off with "Symphonic Variations," composed by Cesar Franck and choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton. The dancers bring Franck's score alive in front of a curving bright green backdrop. The highlight of the evening, "Dybbuk," composed by Leonard Bernstein and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, is everything for which the audience could hope. The ballet, based on S. Ansky's famous Yiddish play, written in 1920, is a story realized through the dancers' on-stage struggles. The two lovers strive to be together, and are only joined in death. This passionate ballet, set to Bernstein's complicated score is danced to perfection. For those heartbroken over "Dybbuk," the night ends with Johann Sebastian Bach's charismatic "Lambarena," fused with traditional African music and choreographed by Val Caniparoli. This piece moves quickly with vibrant colored costumes and exquisitely executed African dance movements. Program 6 is one unforgettable creation that leaves an indelible impression. Review © 2009, Wcities |
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