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The Bach Project

Presented by Ballet Austin at The Long Center: Michael and Susan Dell Hall

February 12-February 14, 2010

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For Valentine's Day weekend, we present a new evening-length work with the working title The Bach Project. Utilizing a broad range of the master's music, this world-premiere dance piece includes a variety of movement styles and interactive media.

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    The Long Center for the Performing Arts > The Long Center: Michael and Susan Dell Hall

    The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    701 W. Riverside Drive
    Austin, TX 78704

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    February 12-February 14, 2010

    Times:
    Fri & Sat 8pm
    Sun 3pm

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    • Event Name: The Bach Project
      "a Glorious Production"
      Review posted by: Crystal* from Austin, TX, Feb 18, 2010
      

      Great performance for the lovers of ballet and Bach. the music selections were wonderful - Graham Reynolds compositions really shined in this performance - I loved the variety of styles of dance -... Expand

      Great performance for the lovers of ballet and Bach. the music selections were wonderful - Graham Reynolds compositions really shined in this performance - I loved the variety of styles of dance - from incredibly languid movements to fast rhythmic beats and shakes. This ballet was a delight. Can't wait for the next Production from Ballet Austin! Collapse

    • Event Name: The Bach Project
      "Gorgeous"
      Review posted by: Chris W from Austin, TX, Feb 15, 2010
      

      The three pieces were all really different, and gorgeous in their own way. In the first piece, set to Bach, the dancers all wore long skirts that moved with them so well, they seemed to be part of... Expand

      The three pieces were all really different, and gorgeous in their own way. In the first piece, set to Bach, the dancers all wore long skirts that moved with them so well, they seemed to be part of the performance as well, an effect that I loved. In the second section, set to Glass, both the costumes and the dance were more stark. I think it was the most emotionally stirring of the pieces, and left the greatest impression on me. The third, set to Graham Reynolds music was lively and energetic, but I was a little distracted from the dance by the music. The music was so fantastic and boisterous, I think it could have (and should!) stood on its own. Overall, it was a wonderful night of ballet. I look forward to seeing another performance. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Bach Project
      "Beautiful and Stirring"
      Review posted by: Ruby Sinclair from Austin, TX, Feb 15, 2010
      

      The beauty of this performance was outstanding. The sets, the costumes, and the dancers were wonderful! Of the three segments, I felt that the middle piece set to the music of Phillip Glass was the... Expand

      The beauty of this performance was outstanding. The sets, the costumes, and the dancers were wonderful! Of the three segments, I felt that the middle piece set to the music of Phillip Glass was the best. The fluidity of movement was very stirring and it ended with me feeling very moved myself. The Graham Reynolds piece was also very good and his composition was fantastic. So fantastic that in some ways it over-shadowed the choreography. Overall is was a wonderful experience and I can't wait for the next ballet performance! Collapse

    • Event Name: The Bach Project
      "Beautiful! and Stunning!"
      Review posted by: Rata Rey from Austin, TX USA, Feb 14, 2010
      

      “Truth & Beauty”: Video images reflect the morning light of a seashore day. Men and women in long, dusky blue skirts surge like the sea. Individuals and small groups counter-flow in rivulets.... Expand

      “Truth & Beauty”: Video images reflect the morning light of a seashore day. Men and women in long, dusky blue skirts surge like the sea. Individuals and small groups counter-flow in rivulets. Small groups in motion, sometimes playfully, sometimes romantically. Finally, the ensemble brings the day to a beautiful conclusion. “Angel of My Nature”: Shadowy. Stunning. An erotic and politically charged reflection on earthbound human relationships. Two nearly naked men interact dramatically. A male-female couple echoes the two men. A woman brings dramatic and erotic tension to the relationship between two men. Finally, two, then three, then four male-female couples, all seemingly naked, move together, sometimes warmly, sometimes tensely. When joined by an equally vulnerable male couple, all relationships seem equal. “Bounce”: The ensemble bounces onstage in front of a shimmering curtain. Whether moving in unison or individually, the dancers seemed organic, elemental and inseparable. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Bach Project
      "a Glorious Production"
      Review posted by: Crystal* from Austin, TX, Feb 18, 2010
      

      Great performance for the lovers of ballet and Bach. the music selections were wonderful - Graham Reynolds compositions really shined in this performance - I loved the variety of styles of dance -... Expand

      Great performance for the lovers of ballet and Bach. the music selections were wonderful - Graham Reynolds compositions really shined in this performance - I loved the variety of styles of dance - from incredibly languid movements to fast rhythmic beats and shakes. This ballet was a delight. Can't wait for the next Production from Ballet Austin! Collapse

    • Event Name: The Bach Project
      "Gorgeous"
      Review posted by: Chris W from Austin, TX, Feb 15, 2010
      

      The three pieces were all really different, and gorgeous in their own way. In the first piece, set to Bach, the dancers all wore long skirts that moved with them so well, they seemed to be part of... Expand

      The three pieces were all really different, and gorgeous in their own way. In the first piece, set to Bach, the dancers all wore long skirts that moved with them so well, they seemed to be part of the performance as well, an effect that I loved. In the second section, set to Glass, both the costumes and the dance were more stark. I think it was the most emotionally stirring of the pieces, and left the greatest impression on me. The third, set to Graham Reynolds music was lively and energetic, but I was a little distracted from the dance by the music. The music was so fantastic and boisterous, I think it could have (and should!) stood on its own. Overall, it was a wonderful night of ballet. I look forward to seeing another performance. Collapse

    • Event Name: The Bach Project
      "Beautiful and Stirring"
      Review posted by: Ruby Sinclair from Austin, TX, Feb 15, 2010
      

      The beauty of this performance was outstanding. The sets, the costumes, and the dancers were wonderful! Of the three segments, I felt that the middle piece set to the music of Phillip Glass was the... Expand

      The beauty of this performance was outstanding. The sets, the costumes, and the dancers were wonderful! Of the three segments, I felt that the middle piece set to the music of Phillip Glass was the best. The fluidity of movement was very stirring and it ended with me feeling very moved myself. The Graham Reynolds piece was also very good and his composition was fantastic. So fantastic that in some ways it over-shadowed the choreography. Overall is was a wonderful experience and I can't wait for the next ballet performance! Collapse

    • Event Name: The Bach Project
      "Beautiful! and Stunning!"
      Review posted by: Rata Rey from Austin, TX USA, Feb 14, 2010
      

      “Truth & Beauty”: Video images reflect the morning light of a seashore day. Men and women in long, dusky blue skirts surge like the sea. Individuals and small groups counter-flow in rivulets.... Expand

      “Truth & Beauty”: Video images reflect the morning light of a seashore day. Men and women in long, dusky blue skirts surge like the sea. Individuals and small groups counter-flow in rivulets. Small groups in motion, sometimes playfully, sometimes romantically. Finally, the ensemble brings the day to a beautiful conclusion. “Angel of My Nature”: Shadowy. Stunning. An erotic and politically charged reflection on earthbound human relationships. Two nearly naked men interact dramatically. A male-female couple echoes the two men. A woman brings dramatic and erotic tension to the relationship between two men. Finally, two, then three, then four male-female couples, all seemingly naked, move together, sometimes warmly, sometimes tensely. When joined by an equally vulnerable male couple, all relationships seem equal. “Bounce”: The ensemble bounces onstage in front of a shimmering curtain. Whether moving in unison or individually, the dancers seemed organic, elemental and inseparable. Collapse

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