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Article: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre celebrates the work of George Balanchine
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- April 15, 2007
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Familiarity breeds enthusiasm, not contempt, when the subject is a
masterpiece. That's why the hard preparatory work necessary in the
performing arts also can be a lot of fun.
"I've been having a great time, and found myself dancing around
more than I have in a long time," says Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's
artistic director Terrence S. Orr. He's been getting the company
ready for its Balanchine Festival, Friday through April 22 at the
Benedum Center, Downtown.
George Balanchine was the most celebrated choreographer of the
20th century. Orr selected three of his masterpieces for Pittsburgh
Ballet Theatre's final program of the season -- "Theme and
Variations" and "Allegro Brillante" to music ...