And now to finally write a review
of the third piece….
‘Symphony in Three Movements’ is
a piece from 1972, and looked it.
Whether it was the long, ponytails sported by the women or the
choreography, I am not sure, but it had a very 70s feel to it. Although it was the most modern of the three
pieces, it seemed like the oldest.
It is an ensemble piece, and
certainly full of energy, angular movements and verve. I have read that Stravinsky
composed the symphony's three movements at different times for three different
films, although they were never actually used on screen. On stage, with the dancing, it seemed like a
seamless piece.
Well, like the rest of the
evening, the piece was a bit of a disappointment, with little sparkle or
dynamism. In my view, The Royal Danish
Ballet has lost its way and desperately needs something to boost it.
There are two extra things
to add on a more personal note about the evening. One was that one of the ‘5 men’ in the last
piece was Benjamin Buza, the son of the caretaker at Lygten 16 where I
work. It is always nice to spot someone
you almost feel you know!
Secondly, a few days later
when I was thinking over the evening, a terrible thought arose….what if the
truth is that I don’t really like Balanchine?
I can understand why I fell in love with his style as a child since it
was the first neo-classical choreography I saw, but maybe, just maybe, I am no
longer a fan. New York City Ballet are
coming here next year, so we will see!
(After thought….I thought
NYCB were a big disappointment last time I saw them…).
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