“I die, alas, in my suffering And she who could give me life, Alas, kills me and will not help me! O sorrowful fate, She who could give me life, Alas, gives me death!” —Moro, Lasso by Carlo Gesualdo (1610) It’s probably not true that his family’s ancestral home is haunted by the vengeful ghosts… Read More
Looking Deeper – Robust American Love
OBT 25 included an enticing selection of duets from the three choreographers who have most shaped Oregon Ballet Theatre over the past 25 years. This section, titled “Love X3” is made up of the most gripping excerpts of some of Portland’s favorites. This collection of choreographers opens with the work of Trey McIntyre, OBT’s Resident… Read More
Exposing the Choreographic Process
How do you create a ballet? International choreographer Nicolo Fonte is currently sharing that process with Portlanders at OBT Exposed in Pioneer Square. It is the company’s 25th anniversary season and in celebration, Mr. Fonte is choreographing a brand new ballet set to local musical favorite and internationally acclaimed Pink Martini. Mr. Fonte begins the… Read More
Photo Essay – Andy Batt on Alison Roper
Andy Batt was the photographic genius behind the OBT Season Brochure from 2003-2012, and has shot our dancers from the wings as well. The relationship between a photographer and a dancer is truly a collaboration, and working with the same subject for an extended period of time can bring out the best in both artists. Alison Roper and… Read More
Lots to Celebrate! – from Kevin
Hello everyone! I hope you are all well as we begin to transition from Winter to Spring… We know it’s happening not only by the noticeably longer days, but also by the fact that our Winter program at the Keller is already behind us and we are hard at work on the Spring… Read More