Choreographer

### Event Description: Atonement by Joffrey Ballet

**Event:** Atonement  
**Dates:** October 17-27, 2024  
**Location:** Lyric Opera House  
**Choreography:** Cathy Marston  
**Music:** Laura Rossi  

Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston's "Atonement," a re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award-winning film. This poignant ballet follows Briony Tallis, portrayed as a celebrated choreographer, as she grapples with the haunting echoes of her past through a breathtaking dance of redemption.

Marston’s adaptation unfolds the tragic love story of Briony’s older sister, Cecilia, set against the historical backdrop of 1935 England. The performance explores the intricate layers of societal norms and the enduring impact of a single lie. Enveloped in Rossi’s evocative musical score, the dynamic choreography portrays the complexities of self-deception, the transformation of memory, and the weight of guilt. "Atonement" promises an emotionally charged experience with a startling twist finale that will linger in the soul.

**Choreographer:** Cathy Marston, an award-winning choreographer and Artistic Director of Ballett Zürich.  
**Composer:** Laura Rossi, known for her hauntingly atmospheric music with emotional depth and beauty.

**Sponsorship:**
- **Commissioning Producing Sponsor:** Anne L. Kaplan, Denise Littlefield Sobel
- **Commissioning and Presenting Sponsors:** Lorna Ferguson and Terry Clark, Rudolf Nureyev Fund at The Joffrey Ballet, Mr. and Mrs. Joel V. Williamson
- **Production Sponsors:** Holly Palmer Foundation

Join us for this extraordinary ballet that intertwines powerful storytelling with exquisite dance and music.

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Atonement

Lyric Opera House

One of Stanton Welch’s hallmark ballets, Clear showcases the depth of talent of Houston Ballet’s male dancers, featuring seven men and one woman. Sleek, stripped-down costumes emphasize the sheer magnitude of emotion in choreography set to music by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Company brings back one of George Balanchine’s greatest masterpieces for the first time since 1977. Concerto Barocco uses the music of Bach's Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins to spotlight the balletic relationship between dance and music. Houston Ballet also premieres Cathy Marston's Summer and Smoke, a co-production with American Ballet Theatre set to a commissioned score by Michael Daugherty. Inspired by Tennessee Williams' eponymous play, Summer and Smoke brings Marston’s unique perspective on storytelling, often inspired by works of literature, to Houston audiences for the first time. 

Summer And Smoke

Wortham Theater Center

### Golden Hour by Joffrey Ballet

**Event Overview:**
Bask in the glow of "Golden Hour," a radiant mixed repertoire program presented by the Joffrey Ballet. This captivating event will take place from February 20 to March 2, 2025, at the Lyric Opera House. The program promises an evening of warmth and splendor, featuring a blend of world premieres and audience favorites.

**Performance Details:**

1. **Princess and the Pea**
   - **Choreography:** Dani Rowe
   - **Music:** Jim Stephenson
   - **Description:** Australian choreographer Dani Rowe, known for her rich, flowing, and contemporary style, presents a modern re-envisioning of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairy tale, "Princess and the Pea."

2. **Heimat**
   - **Choreography:** Cathy Marston
   - **Music:** Richard Wagner
   - **Description:** Cathy Marston’s "Heimat" is a dance interpretation of Wagner's symphonic poem "Siegfried Idyll." It paints a serene picture of a family in the Swiss countryside and explores the concept of "heimat," a term that suggests a place of spiritual and creative familiarity.

3. **Under the Trees' Voices**
   - **Choreography:** Nicolas Blanc
   - **Music:** Ezio Bosso
   - **Description:** Set to Symphony No. 2 by Bosso, Nicolas Blanc’s "Under the Trees’ Voices" examines the persistence of community and connection in the age of distance and isolation. The piece imagines a future of hope and unity, reminding us that we are better together than alone.

4. **Andante**
   - **Choreography:** Yuri Possokhov
   - **Music:** Dmitri Shostakovich
   - **Description:** Renowned choreographer Yuri Possokhov returns with an intimate world premiere set on three dancers. Possokhov is celebrated for his critically acclaimed works, including "Anna Karenina," "The Miraculous Mandarin," and "Don Quixote."

**Choreographers:**
- **Dani Rowe:** Artistic Director of Oregon Ballet Theatre, known for her works with San Francisco Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater, and more.
- **Cathy Marston:** Award-winning choreographer and Artistic Director of Ballett Zürich.
- **Nicolas Blanc:** Chicago-based choreographer and Rehearsal Director at The Joffrey Ballet, with works created for New York City Ballet, Rome Opera Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet.
- **Yuri Possokhov:** Renowned dancer and choreographer with creations for The Joffrey Ballet, The Australian Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, and Bolshoi Ballet.

**Venue:**
- **Location:** Lyric Opera House
- **Dates:** February 20 - March 2, 2025

Join the Joffrey Ballet for an unforgettable evening of dance that celebrates the beauty of human connection and artistic expression.

Golden Hour 

When Jane accepts a position as Governess at Thornfield Hall, little does she expect a spark to kindle between her and the brooding Mr Rochester. As you watch her fall under his spell, something hides in the shadows, waiting to destroy her happiness.

Cathy Marston

Choreographer

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 20 - Mar 2, 2025

Golden Hour · Joffrey Ballet

Mar 14 - May 24, 2025

Jane Eyre · Northern Ballet

Past events

17 - 27 Oct, 2024

Atonement · Joffrey Ballet

9 - 19 Mar, 2023

Summer And Smoke · Houston Ballet

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