The past year has been a festival-heavy one for New York City Ballet, and while the fall and winter seasons showcased works with scores by Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky, the first three weeks of New York City Ballet’s spring season celebrated American music. This isn’t the first time the company has devoted part of a season to American composers; it’s actually the 25th anniversary of the original American Music Festival, which featured a staggering 20 new ballets. Although the current festival didn’t feature nearly as many new works, it covered a lot of ground and showed how infectious, energetic, and appealing American music can be. Continue reading
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