The Louisville Ballet's 2002-2003 Season Unites Past & Present: Brining A New Perspective to Fifty Years of Excellence
Louisville, KY - The Louisville Ballet's 2002-2003 season promises to offer audiences everything from premieres to nostalgia as the world'-class ballet company celebrates two special events - its fiftieth anniversary and first year under the guidance of new Artistic Director, Bruce Simpson.
From September through April, Louisville audiences will experience a magnificent celebration highlighted by six Louisville premieres among six different programs, including a once in a lifetime performance celebrating the Louisville Ballet's fifty years of artistic excellence.
Performances scheduled for the Fiftieth Anniversary Season include:
"Romeo and Juliet"
September 20-21, 2002
"Coppelia"
October 25-26, 2002
"The Nutcracker"
December 18-28, 2002
"A Difference of Opinion"
Featuring "Beyond" and "Napoli Variations"
January 25-26, 2003
Fiftieth Anniversary Gala
Performances from Louisville Ballet's repertoire, plus
Balanchine's "Stravinsky Violin Concerto"
March 14-15, 2003
Director's Choice: A Louisville Premiere
"Going for Baroque"
"Who Cares?"
"In the Glow of the Night"
April 18-19, 2003
For more information, call 502.583.3150. •