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Gottschalk’s Tarantelle

A dazzling display piece for four dancers complete with tambourines. Louis Moreau Gottschalk, a New Orleans pianist-composer, dazzled Europeans and Americans with his compositions. This quick piece is full of speed and high spirits.

Choreographed in 1985. Last performed by City Ballet of San Diego in 1994.

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Holberg Pas de Deux

A dramatic pas de deux. Edvard Grieg wrote the music in honor of Norway’s great playwright and our Resident Choreographer Elizabeth Wistrich was inspired to create a lush, romantic duet – showcasing the artistry of City Ballet principal dancers Ariana and Geoff Gonzalez – husband and wife.

Choreographed in 2001 and last performed by City Ballet of San Diego in 2001.

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World Premiere

A whimsical look at the 1960’s. Resident Choreographer Elizabeth Wistrich has created a delightful and slightly quirky ballet which truly captures the energy and beauty of the fourth movement of Brahms exquisite Piano Concerto No. 2

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The Fates

World Premiere

A new love story that transcends time. Resident Choreographer Geoff Gonzalez found inspiration from the three Greek Moirai or Fates – past, present and future – and used the second movements of pieces by Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky. ‘The Fates’ will extend the boundaries of where dance films have gone before, but filmed in a highly innovative and provocative technique that will make the audience feel that they are one with the dancers.