The Australian Ballet: Copland Dance Episodes

About This Event

Become a Marriner Group subscriber for priority access to tickets when they go on pre-sale Wednesday 19 November. With Orchestra Victoria In a stunning explosion of colour and music, The Australian Ballet presents the Australian Premiere of Copland Dance Episodes by New York City Ballet Resident Choreographer Justin Peck. Featuring Choctaw/Cherokee painter and sculptor Jeffrey Gibson’s set designs, former New York City Ballet dancer Ellen Warren’s costumes, and lighting design by Brandon Stirling Baker, Copland Dance Episodes is a joyful celebration of art and artistry. Thirty dancers perform across 22 episodes set to Aaron Copland’s vivid music in this unmissable modern ballet that honours the art form while exploring its exciting new frontiers. A remarkable technical feat and challenge for the artists, Copland Dance Episodes embraces the uninhibited freedom of dance to leave audiences amazed, inspired and with hearts full of joy.