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March 13–22, 2008
Critics and audiences alike roared their approval for November's
Contemporary Classics mixed bill. Director's Choice promises even
more of PNB's signature energy and versatility inspired by a quartet
of the Artistic Director's favorite innovative dance-makers.
VESPERS — PNB Premiere!
Music: Mikel Rouse
Choreography: Ulysses Dove
"Vespers drew tumultuous cheers, and it is easy to see why." —The New York Times
Vespers adds a third work from Ulysses Dove to PNB's repertory. Inspired by memories of Dove’s
grandmother and the small wooden building where she worshiped, six dancers in wooden chairs assemble and reassemble themselves in brief, bursting and spinning solos, conveying both urgency and restraint.
FÜR ALINA — PNB Premiere!
Music: Arvo Pärt
Choreography: Edwaard Liang
Für Alina is an intricate and ingenious pas de deux by former New York City Ballet soloist Edwaard Liang. Though a relationship between the pair is apparent, their level of intimacy remains enigmatic and complements the temper of Arvo Pärt's spare piano solo.
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Noelani Pantastico in Sense of Doubt. (©Angela Sterling)
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SENSE OF DOUBT
Music: Philip Glass
Choreography: Paul Gibson
"...an intriguing ballet with relationships as truncated and intense as an electronic interchange."
—The Seattle Times
Sense of Doubt, created by former PNB Principal and current Ballet Master Paul Gibson, is his fourth work for the Company. Gibson's contemporary visualization of two less-familiar pieces by Philip
Glass sets a dramatic mood and resonate, cohesive movement on the dancers he knows best. Gibson's other works for PNB include Diversions (1998), Rush (2002) and The Piano Dance (2005).
ONE FLAT THING, REPRODUCED — PNB Premiere
Music: Thom Willems
Choreography: William Forsythe
"...the energy was so high, the dancers were so engaging, the skill-levels so extraordinary, the invention so interesting...an exhilarating piece." —The DanceView Times
In In One Flat Thing, reproduced, Forsythe utilizes an obstacle course as a metaphor for adversity. A work for 14 dancers that moves on, over and around twenty tables, One Flat Thing, reproduced examines the tension between accomplishing a task at all costs or helping someone else to do it—and the human vacillation between compassion and desperation.
Special Thanks to Presenting Sponsor:
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Special Thanks to
Major Sponsor:
Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation |
| PERFORMANCES:
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| Thu., Mar. 13 |
7:30 pm |
| Fri., Mar. 14 |
7:30 pm |
| Sat., Mar. 15 |
2:00 pm |
| Sat., Mar. 15 |
7:30 pm |
| Sun., Mar. 16 |
1:00 pm |
| Thurs., Mar. 20 |
7:30 pm |
| Fri., Mar. 21 |
7:30 pm |
| Sat., Mar. 22 |
7:30 pm |
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Tickets:
Performances have concluded.
Please see our Season Schedule to purchase tickets for other performances.
Special Events & Offers:
- $15 TICKETS FOR AGE 25 & UNDER
One ticket for $15 and two for $25 for patrons 25 years and younger!
First Friday performance, March 14, 7:30 pm
To Purchase Tickets: Contact the PNB Box Office at 206.441.2424 or visit 301 Mercer Street. Each attendee must present valid I.D. upon ticket retrieval. First Friday ticket offer good Mar. 14 only.
Subject to availability. Not valid on previously purchased tickets.
- PNB $5 FRIDAYS
Friday, March 7, 2008, 6:00–7:00 pm, The Phelps Center
Join us for an hour-long dance preview led by Artistic Director Peter Boal and featuring PNB dancers performing excerpts from the Director's Choice program. PNB $5 Fridays offer an upbeat and up-close view of the Company preparing to put dance on stage. Tickets & More Information
- CONVERSATIONS WITH PNB — FREE
Sunday, March 9, 2008, 2:00–3:00 pm
Meet choreographer Edwaard Liang and Principal dancer Miranda Weese for a discussion of Liang's Für Alina. Elliott Bay Bookstore, 101 S. Main Street, Seattle. More Information
- BALLET PREVIEW — FREE
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 12:00–1:00 pm
Join PNB for a free lunchtime preview lecture at the Central Seattle Public Library. Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington will offer insights about PNB's Director's Choice program, complete with video excerpts. More Information
- LECTURE SERIES & DRESS REHEARSAL
William Forsythe's One Flat Thing Reproduced
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Lecture 6:00–6:50 pm, Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall
Dress Rehearsal 7:00–9:30 pm, McCaw Hall
Join us for an engaging interview during the hour preceding the dress rehearsal. Attend the lecture only or stay for the dress rehearsal. Tickets & More Information
- Pre-Performance Lectures—FREE
Join Education Programs Manager Doug Fullington for a 30-minute introduction to each performance, including discussions of choreography, music, history, design and the process of bringing ballet to the stage. One hour before performances (except Nutcracker), Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall, Free Admission.
- Post-Performance Q&A—FREE
After the show, skip the traffic and enjoy a post-performance Q&A with Artistic Director Peter Boal and PNB dancers. Immediately following each performance (except Nutcracker), Norcliffe Room, McCaw Hall, Free Admission.
Director's Choice Gift Shop
Music Selections & Recommended Reading
Click on the links below to purchase music recordings or books relating to PNB's "Director's Choice" program through the PNB Gift Shop or Amazon.com and benefit PNB.
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Recommended Reading: |
Für Alina
Music: Arvo Pärt (1976)
Available on CD:
Alina — Arvo Part
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Sense of Doubt
Music by Philip Glass, by Philip Glass (Da Capo Press, 1995)
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Sense of Doubt
Music: Philip Glass (selections from The Secret Agent film soundtrack, 1996)
Available on CD:
Secret Agent [Soundtrack]
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One Flat Thing, Reproduced
William Forsythe, by Senta Driver (Routledge, 2000) |
Sense of Doubt
Music: Philip Glass (selections from Symphony No. 4, "Heroes," 1996)
Available on CD:
Glass: Heroes Symphony
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