Saturday, April 21, 2012

Infinity 4.0/5

Infinity 2.5+3.5+5.0 = 4.0/5
The Australia Ballet
Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House
21st April 2012

Choreography
The Narrative of Nothing: Graeme Murphy
There’s Definitely a Prince Involved: Gideon Obarzanek
Warumuk – in the dark night: Stephen Page

Three new Australian works celebrate TAB’s 50th.  “Narrative” is either clever or too clever.  Obarzanek plays with recollections of Swan Lake, an interesting idea leading to a stimulating fusion of classical and contemporary dance.  ”Warumuk” is outstanding, taking full advantage of the TAB/Bangarra mix to create a dance reflecting the beauty of the outback night sky.  Never thought I say this - the AOBO were magnificent delivering a complex blend of classical and contemporary music.

Performing Arts: Dance