Liturgy (ballet)

2003 ballet by Christopher Wheeldon with music by Arvo Pärt

Liturgy

Choreographer| Christopher Wheeldon
Music| Arvo Pärt
Premiere| May 31, 2003 (2003-05-31)
New York State Theater
Original ballet company| New York City Ballet
Design| Holly Hynes
Created for| Jock Soto
Wendy Whelan
Genre| Contemporary 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.

## External links

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* Jared Angle on Liturgy

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