Brooklyn Philharmonic Presents: Pulcinella (World Premiere Choreography) May 2, 2008

Scott Yoo, conductor
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson,
Co-artistic directors

Kabalevsky: The Comedians, Suite for Small Orchestra
Strauss: Zerbinetta’s Aria from Ariadne auf Naxos
William Bolcom: Commedia for “Almost” 18th Century Orchestra
Stravinsky: Pulcinella (WORLD PREMIERE CHOREOGRAPHY)

Often considered the first piece of Stravinsky’s neoclassical period, Pulcinella served as a gateway for Stravinsky’s second phase as a composer. Complexions Contemporary Ballet brings its own modern, multi-cultural spin to this lively work with word premiere choreography by Co-Artistic Director Dwight Rhoeden, and featuring Co-Artistic Director Desmond Richardson, a performer hailed by The New York Times as “one of the great modern dancers of his time.”

Single Tickets: $60-$20
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