The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude
William Forsythe // Music by Franz Schubert
Keep
Matthew Neenan // Music by Alexander Borodin & Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov 11:11
Matthew Neenan // Music by Rufus Wainwright

Approximate running time is 1 hour, 35 minutes. There will be two 15-minute intermissions.

Explore the physical and emotional frontiers of classical ballet with three innovative contemporary works. William Forsythe's powerhouse The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude returns to Pennsylvania Ballet's stage after an exhilarating Company premiere this past February. Five dancers interpret the last movement of Schubert's Ninth Symphony with seemingly incomprehensible speed and precision.

Choreographer in Residence Matthew Neenan creates poignant magic with his acclaimed work, Keep. Commissioned in 2009, Keep delves into the challenges of love and relationships through passionate pas de deux. An intimate, sensitive piece, Keep features vibrant costumes designed by Martha Chamberlain.

Mr. Neenan completes the evening with 11:11, set to six songs from singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright. In earth-toned costumes also designed by Martha Chamberlain, the cast of twenty performs to such sultry songs as "Vibrate" and "Greek Song" and the engaging melodies "Poses" and "Oh What a World."

Click below to hear music from Rufus Wainwright, featured in 11:11.

After 15 years on stage, Riolama will retire with a performance of Matthew Neenan's Keep on Sunday, February 12 at 2pm. She looks forward to spending more time with her two young children. We wish her much happiness!

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