Recommended Listening/Viewing: Belated Valentine's Day Romantic Music/Dance

 Dear Friends,

oops- I'm a bit late on this... but it's still February: Happy (belated) Valentine's Day!

In my book, Tchaikovsky's pas de deux in his ballets are the most romantic music and drama. 

Here are some of the videos for your enjoyment!

This one is Nutcracker, Second Act:

The next one is the white swan pas de deux from Swan Lake, Second Act:

The next video is the Black swan pas de deux from Swan Lake, Third Act.

These hauntingly beautiful violin solos always grip my heart.

Hope you enjoyed these videos- I am hoping that the CSO and Chattanooga Ballet will come back to the main stage soon to share some beautiful music, dance, and drama with the community.

Best,

Kayoko

Video Recommendation: Martha Graham's Appalachian Spring

 Dear Friends,

A few weeks ago, we were supposed to perform Copland's legendary work, Appalachian Spring for 13 Instruments. Unfortunately, due to the post-holiday spike in Covid 19 case numbers, we had to postpone this program. 

This work was commissioned by an American dancer and choreographer Martha Graham and pianist Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge. This work was premiered in 1944, and we are able to watch this wonderful collaboration of music, choreography, and dance on youtube!

We hope to present this work soon when it's safe to do so!

Stay healthy and safe-

Best,

Kayoko