11/6, Friday.
First show of PNB's Ghost Stories.
I even went to the preshow lecture by
Doug Fullington.
4 acts, 2 intermissions.
- Silent Ghost - Alejandro Cerrudo
- PACOPEPEPLUTO - Alejandro Cerrudo
- World Premiere: The Raven - Kyle Davis
- La Sonnambula - George Balanchine
My favorite is PACOPEPEPLUTO. 3 very short solo dances. Very funny.
My 2nd favorite is La Sonnambula, very classical, beautiful costumes, large ensemble, traditional dances, except for the middle where the woman in white sleep walks.
The other two are ok.
Interestingly, the Raven uses a long forgotten piano concerto called Morceau de concert, Op. 27, 1843, by Alexander Dreyschock. I really like it. It's fun to read how Davis tracked down its score.
I stayed on for the after show Q&A.
