Swing Low reflects DaSilva's deep connection to the transformative power of the arts and the indelible joy of movement. New York-based artist and Joffrey's 2020 Winning Works choreographer Chanel DaSilva finds beauty in the complex and multifaceted experience of what it means to be human with her work, Swing Low, an original creation for five men, set to the avant-garde rhythms of Vermont-based cellist and composer ZoÀ« Keating.

This lively and melodic ballet is considered one of Arpino's most popular creations. We are finally 'Home.''īirthday Variations, choreographed by Joffrey co-founder Gerald Arpino with music by Giuseppe Verdi, was commissioned in 1986 by Becky D'Angelo as a birthday present to her husband Dino, who owned Chicago's Civic Opera House (now the Lyric Opera House) and loved Verdi's music. 'Our upcoming season is about hope, renewal, and joy, and there is no better place to celebrate those themes than amongst a live audience at Lyric Opera House. 'A year away from the stage has given all of us a new perspective on the power and necessity of the arts,' added Greg Cameron, President and CEO of the Joffrey. This is a program that was curated specifically with Chicago in mind, a gift for the city that means so much to the Joffrey.'

Galvin Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet.'Our opening program is a true reflection of the legacy and talent that has been cultivated within Joffrey family, with magnificent works that speak to the complexities of our times.

'On behalf of everyone at the Joffrey, we cannot wait to see audiences at our new home, the Lyric Opera House, for a return to live performances,' said Ashley Wheater MBE, The Mary B. Home: a Celebration is presented in ten performances only, October 13-24 at Lyric Opera House, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago. This article shared 1491 times since Wed Aug 18, 2021Īug(Chicago) The Joffrey Ballet opens its inaugural season at the Lyric Opera House and marks its return to live performances with Home: a Celebration, a triumphant mixed repertory program that spotlights original works by today's rising stars Chanel DaSilva, Joffrey Rehearsal Director Nicolas Blanc, and Joffrey Artist Yoshihisa Arai, plus a remount of a beloved ballet classic choreographed by Joffrey co-founder, the late Gerald Arpino.

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