Turkish By Matisse and Other Delights : May, 2015
American Dance & Music presented Turkish by Matisse and Other Delights at the New Victoria Theater. An enticing evening of dance featured exceptional dancers, live music, and captivating choreography set to music of Beethoven, Stravinsky, Mauro Giuliani and music director, Eric Valinsky. With guest choreographers Nathan Cottam and Mari Sandoval, and two works including a world premiere by artistic director Carrie Diamond, the program consisted of four inviting ballets designed to touch both the heart and mind. An interesting juxtaposition between the classical and contemporary featured riveting performances by Santa Barbara’s own AD&M Performance Group.
Friday, May 22 at 2:00 and 8:00 and Saturday, May 23 at 8:00
Special preview matinee on Friday, May 22 at 2:00
Eric Valinsky, Music Director
Kim Hanson, Lighting Design
Miller James, Costume Design
Jennifer Marco, Stage Manager
Dancers
Nikki Pfeiffer
Darion Smith
Sally Schuiling
Mari Sandoval, Guest Artist
The Program
Pastorale (2014-2015) — World Premiere
Melody Collins
Nikki Pfeiffer
Movement II, Andante
Movement III, Scherzo
Movement IV, Rondo
Melody Collins
Nikki Pfeiffer
Eric Valinsky, piano
Elements of Permutation — West Coast Premiere
Sally Schuiling
Darion Smith
Turkish by Matisse (1973)
Jumble (2013)
