"Barely two years old, this small modern day reiteration of the late lamented eponymous troupe (1978-1997), a favourite of Princess Diana's, carved its place in the British ballet scene from the word "go" with a combination of astute, engaging programming and thrilling dancing. Rebirth is its second mixed bill of the season, following which toured widely in the summer, and it marks the company's debut on the RBO second stage, the Linbury."
"I was particularly looking forward to Jerome Robbins's Quiet City. The great American choreographer (best know, perhaps, for West Side Story) created it for three male dancers in 1986. Set to a score by Aaron Copland, it's an elegiac piece, a memorial to a dancer Robbins had worked with a New York City Ballet, Joseph Duell, who died aged 30."
London City Ballet is a revived, two-year-old company that quickly established a strong presence through careful programming and compelling performances. The company follows a mission that places one brand-new work, one once-significant but neglected piece, and two established works in each programme. Rebirth presents Tasha Chu's Soon, Jerome Robbins's Quiet City, Ashley Page's Larina Waltz and Alexei Ratmansky's Pictures at an Exhibition. Larina Waltz opened the company's inaugural programme, while Pictures at an Exhibition was added in Momentum. Jerome Robbins's Quiet City is choreographed for three male dancers to an Aaron Copland score and serves as an elegiac memorial.
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