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Ballet Arizona to present: ‘The Four Seasons’

Posted 1/19/20

Ballet Arizona will present “The Four Seasons,” --- a journey through winter, spring, summer and fall in movement --- a new performance that “interprets spirit of nature.”

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Ballet Arizona to present: ‘The Four Seasons’

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Ballet Arizona will present “The Four Seasons,” --- a journey through winter, spring, summer and fall in movement --- a new performance that “interprets spirit of nature.”

Tickets for The Four Seasons are available and expected to sell out for the company’s annual season-concluding performance of An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden, scheduled May 19-June 6, according to a press release.

The world premiere performance, choreographed by artistic director Ib Andersen, will run for 14 evening performances with the backdrop of lush desert landscape and the setting sun, set to the vibrant score of Antonio Vivaldi, the release described.

Now in his 20th year with Ballet Arizona, The Four Seasons is one of his most impactful pieces with all-new set design and multimedia elements that embrace the surrounding desert landscape, the release said.

“This idea has been on my mind for quite some time and I am thrilled I get to create it as the finale of my 20th season with Ballet Arizona,” said director Andersen in a prepared statement.

"This score has to be one of the most celebrated in the classical canon and it is proving to be as fun as it is challenging to choreograph on our dancers. There is so much depth and so many layers to this piece. It is actually 12 different movements and it changes constantly and dramatically. This piece will be a visual feast full of exquisite energy that can only be enhanced by the outdoor desert landscape.”

All performances begin at 8 p.m. Prices start at $49. Arrive early and watch the professional company take ballet class on stage. A gourmet picnic menu is available for purchase including beer, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments.

Tickets: balletaz.org.