Vespro

Vespro is a ballet by Mauro Bigonzetti to eponymous music of Bruno Moretti, commissioned by New York City Ballet. The première took place Saturday, May 8, 2002, as part of Diamond Project V at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center. Vespro is the first of three Bigonzetti / Moretti ballets commissioned by City Ballet, the others being In Vento and Oltremare.

Original cast

Reception

In the Village Voice, the ballet's premiere at the NYBC 2002 Spring Gala was described by Deborah Jowitt as beginning "startlingly", with the male lead dancing and interacting with the on-stage piano, becoming "fascinating" as more musicians and dancers are added, but in parts feeling "long and aimless".[1] The New York Times review of the debut found the piece "witty neo-Futurist, neo-Dada and neo-Absurdist", praising its use of musicians and dancers used in "startling supple shapes", and its "distinctive originality."[2] In a review the following year, the Times again described the dancing as "superb" and "marvelous", calling the ballet "a creative work."[3]

gollark: You say that like it's possible!
gollark: Unfortunately, I literally cannot leave, as that requires right-clicking.
gollark: Did you know? I find it marginally funny that when I make a point or have an opinion on something, people disagree and when I explain it they call me stupid and tell me to shut up even though I have made a valid point and try and present the idea that I am arrogant and trying to act smart. I point out that I have make no claim to being smart and also point out flaws in their methods, they ignore all the things I have said and just remember everything that has occurred as a reason to call me stupid, arrogant and lacking in social skills.
gollark: This is, of course, how time works.
gollark: * BAITED

References
  1. "Run With It" Archived November 4, 2006, at the Wayback Machine. Village Voice. Deborah Jowitt, May 14, 2002.
  2. "Ballet Review; Spaghetti Suppleness, Neo-Dada and a Toast in a Showcase of New Works". New York Times. Anna Kisselgoff, May 10, 2002.
  3. "Ballet Review; Veteran Soloist Bows Out in an Impromptu Farewell". New York Times. Anna Kisselgoff, January 11, 2003.
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