Pulcinella Variations Explained

Pulcinella Variations
Italic Title:Yes
Choreographer:Justin Peck
Place:David H. Koch Theater
Ballet Company:New York City Ballet
Designer:Tsumori Chisato

Pulcinella Variations is a one-act ballet by Justin Peck, set to Igor Stravinsky's Pulcinella Suite, with costumes designed by Tsumori Chisato. The ballet premiered on September 28, 2017, danced by the New York City Ballet, at the David H. Koch Theater.[1]

The choreography of Pulcinella Variations is more classical then other Peck's works, and the costumes were inspired by commedia dell’arte, which was also Stravinsky's inspiration when he wrote the music.[2] [3]

Original cast

Original cast:[4]

Videography

In 2020, in response to the performance cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic, the New York City Ballet released a recording of Pulcinella Variations, filmed in 2018 with most of the original cast returning, except Mearns, Pollack and Angle, whose roles were danced by Miriam Miller, Emilie Gerrity and Russell Janzen.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pulcinella Variations. New York City Ballet.
  2. News: New York City Ballet – Fall Gala: new work by Schumacher, Reisen, Lovette, Peck – New York. DanceTabs. Harss. Marina. September 30, 2017.
  3. News: Baby steps: New York City Ballet unveils new work by young dancemakers. Financial Times. Scherr. Apollinaire. September 29, 2017.
  4. News: Review: The Unstuffy Gala: City Ballet Delivers Youth and Style. New York Times. Macaulay. Alastair. September 29, 2017.
  5. News: Week 4 of New York City Ballet’s six-week digital spring season. New York City Ballet. May 4, 2020.