See the Music (Hear the Dance) Featuring Ballet Des Moines and Aizuri Quartet
Posted in Theater Show
Date:
3/2/2025
Time:
2:00pm
Location:
Stephens Auditorium
1900 Center Dr
Ames, IA 50011
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Contact:
Your Private Banker
Ballet Des Moines presents See the Music (Hear the Dance), a mesmerizing ballet performance featuring choreography by Artistic Director Tom Mattingly. The performance opens with a world premiere collaboration between Ballet Des Moines and the acclaimed Aizuri Quartet playing the haunting strains of Philip Glass’ String Quartet No. 5. Mattingly’s choreography wields an incredible collection of world-class artists to bring the soaring piece to life, showcasing the power of live music and movement, from delicate introspection to athletic crescendos.
The evening concludes with the Iowa premiere of Mattingly’s Four Seasons. Set to a captivating collection of piano sonatas by German composer Goetz Oestlind performed live on stage by master pianist Douglas Jayd Burn. This four-part ballet evokes the passage of time and highlights the beauty of nature across the seasons. The production features custom artwork projections by award winning theatrical designer Court Watson, taking inspiration from iconic Iowa foliage, fauna, and natural landmarks.