Tag Archives: Megan Fairchild

Three More by Balanchine: New York City Ballet Dances Concerto Barocco, Tarantella, and The Firebird

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Concerto Barocco was the reason I fell in love with dance. One evening in April 2010, I was paying just my second visit to New York City Ballet, and Barocco — a 1941 work by George Balanchine, debuted by his … Continue reading →

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From a Tin Soldier to a Scottish Tattoo: New York City Ballet Opens Winter Season with Five by Balanchine

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

An energetic affair: That’s what I always imagined an opening night at New York City Ballet would be. As I’ve grown to love the company (and its rich repertory), each break between seasons has seemed longer than the last. This … Continue reading →

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Jewels: A Balanchine Celebration of Music, Style, & Women

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Jewels, a plotless 1967 triptych by George Balanchine, can be approached in a number of satisfying ways. Some consider it a kind of ballet world tour, an homage to three national forms of classical dance: The romanticism and thick nostalgia … Continue reading →

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