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Liturgy (ballet)

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Liturgy
ChoreographerChristopher Wheeldon
MusicArvo Pärt
PremiereMay 31, 2003 (2003-05-31)
New York State Theater
Original ballet companyNew York City Ballet
DesignHolly Hynes
Created forJock Soto
Wendy Whelan
GenreContemporary ballet

Liturgy is a ballet made by New York City Ballet resident choreographer Christopher Wheeldon to Fratres by Arvo Pärt. The premiere took place on May 31, 2003 at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, originated by Jock Soto and Wendy Whelan.[1][2] Whelan described the piece as "a piece about union".[3]

Videography

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In light of the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on the performing arts, New York City Ballet released recording of the ballet, featuring Maria Kowroski and Jared Angle, recorded in 2017.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Liturgy". New York City Ballet.
  2. ^ Kisselgoff, Anna (June 2, 2003). "Dance Review; A Spiritual Journey Evokes Mysticism Informed by Complexity". New York Times.
  3. ^ Mackrell, Judith (October 13, 2004). "The little and large show". The Guardian.
  4. ^ "Week 5 of New York City Ballet's six-week digital spring season". Gramilano. May 11, 2020.
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