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The Firebird burns brightly, with Ballet Ariel

Review​​​ ​​by Betsy Schwarm In the world of classical music, The Firebird is a familiar title, though perhaps more as an orchestral suite than as a choreographed work. Ballet Ariel’s spring production (two more performances remaining) gives audiences a chance to see it more as Stravinsky intended.   Moreover, being paired with Minkus’ Paquita (1881), Firebird (1910) is presented in a […]

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Charm and Delight from Ballet Ariel

A review by Betsy Schwarm Production photographs by David Andrews New productions of standard ballets are not unknown.  Especially this time of year, many choreographers dream of putting their own touch on an old classic.  However, Ballet Ariel’s fall production features two works based upon compositions not originally intended for dance.  Carnaval was conceived in […]

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