Review: Exquisite in Every Aspect

by Valerie Canon for Arts Louisville

“The closing production of Louisville Ballet’s 65th Anniversary seasons started with a curtain speech by the current director, Robert Curran and included statements by past directors Bruce Simpson and Alun Jones. It was a wonderful tribute to an amazing history.

“The Prologue” shares the christening of the baby Aurora. The court set and costumes (Alun Jones and Peter Farmer) for the ballet were lavish and opulent. It’s gold tones give the impression of grandeur. It was truly breath taking. Five fairies and their Cavalier’s along with the Lilac Fairy, the forever regal Helen Daigle, and her attendants performed beautifully. There were a few bobbles and tepid moments, but that could just be chalked up to opening night jitters. Kateryna Sellers’ portrayal of Carabosse was brilliant. She dominated the stage during her brief appearance.”

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SWAN LAKE

November 11-14 2021
The Brown Theatre
Choreography by Robert Curran
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchakiovsky

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The Brown-Forman Nutcracker

December 11-23, 2021
Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center
Choreography by Val Caniparoli
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

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ChorShow

January 12-22, 2022
Louisville Ballet Studios

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Spotlight Series: Impressionism to Jazz

March 3-5, 2022
The Brown Theatre
A mixed repertory evening featuring:

Emeralds

Choreography by George Balanchine

Music: "Pelléas et Mélisande" + "Shylock" by Gabriel Fauré

In G Major

Choreography by Jerome Robbins
Music: "Piano Concerto in G Major" by Maurice Ravel

World Premiere Work

Music by Louisville-based Jazz Composer and Musician, Dick Sisto

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Sleeping Beauty

March 31 - April 2, 2022
The Brown Theatre
Choreography by Adam Hougland
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchakiovsky

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