Atlanta Ballet presents - Balanchine & Peck
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Fri., Sep. 12 - Sun., 14
CRITIC’S PICK:
Balanchine & Peck, Atlanta Ballet — The esteemed dance company’s new season kicks off with a triple bill of popular pieces choreographed by the “father of American ballet,” George Balanchine, and New York City Ballet’s resident maestro, Justin Peck. The latter’s ‘In Creases’ is said to be an abstract presentation “that manipulates dancers’ bodies to form geometric shapes and complex structures” accompanied by the spectral sounds of Phillip Glass. Scored by Gabriel Fauré, Balanchine’s ‘Emeralds’ was originally part of a triptych titled ‘Jewels’ and is presented here as a “mini-ballet” of its own. His inspiration was a close friendship with the eminent jeweler Claude Arpels. The headline piece is Balanchine’s well-known ‘Prodigal Son’ with music by Sergei Prokofiev; it’s a torrid tale of sin and redemption which first premiered in 1929 in Russia. — Kevin C. Madigan
From the venue:
Fresh, captivating, and unexpected, Atlanta Ballet presents an exciting mixed bill program for the season finale, featuring choreographic works that balance rhythm, movement, and consciousness.
Catch
Music by Philip Glass
Choreography by Liam Scarlett
Catch, by British choreographer Liam Scarlett with music by Philip Glass, mesmerizes audiences with its pure movement and athleticism.
Tuplet
Music by Mikael Karlsson
Choreography by Alexander Ekman
Tuplet, from Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman, with music and sound by Mikael Karlsson, uses dancers' bodies as percussion instruments, creating driving tempos with impeccably timed dance movements.
Hypnagogia
A World Premiere
Music by Nils Frahm, Christen Lien, and Nana Vasconcelos
Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Hypnagogia, a world premiere by choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, takes us into the fascinating state of consciousness that bridges wakefulness and sleep. Join Atlanta Ballet as we open the door to a deeper understanding of our mind’s mysteries, enriching our journey into the realms of creativity and introspection. Discover the power of Hypnagogia, where dreams beckon and imagination flourishes.
Featuring
Atlanta Ballet Group
Promoter
Atlanta Ballet
Atlanta Ballet presents - Balanchine & Peck | 09/13/2025 8:00 PM