Watch a segment of Orchis photography and music On all three shows, the audiences loved Orchis! Some came second and third time to see it again. It was a fine example of great collaboration and everything fit together like a fine jigsaw puzzle. … [Read more...] about Orchis Closed
Photography
Agon & Orchis: The Opening Night
As I was getting ready to write this post I learned the passing of a dear friend, an elder in our family, our beloved Melin ağabey, a gentle soul and a kind man. I dedicate this post to his memory. RIP Melin. After much rehearsals and tweaking, last … [Read more...] about Agon & Orchis: The Opening Night
They Move
Tomorrow is the opening night of Agon & Orchis. I will see the dress rehearsal later today. Yesterday I took yet more photographs at the rehearsal in the FBP studios. Towards the end, I decided to record their movements rather than momentary … [Read more...] about They Move
Orchis is coming, Orchis is coming …
The company dancers and the artistic team has done wonders with Orchis. When I watched rehearsals a little while ago and posted some photographs I mentioned the awkward moments, difficult to master moves, pain, and persistence of this fine group of … [Read more...] about Orchis is coming, Orchis is coming …
How Do They Do That?
How do they look so graceful on stage when they dance? It looks so easily done, but nothing can be farther from truth. After watching the rehearsals for Agon & Orchis it is impossible not to renew your respect for their artistic and physical … [Read more...] about How Do They Do That?
Agon & Orchis, Save the Date, Get Your Tickets
(This post may save you 15%, look for the discount code in it.) In less than five weeks the Festival Ballet Providence will have a very special performance. They will stage a ground breaking ballet by Balanchine in 1950s, Agon; and a ground … [Read more...] about Agon & Orchis, Save the Date, Get Your Tickets