Boston Ballet: Pricked Dress Rehearsal: Études
It's such a thrill to watch a live performance of the ballet and I'm so grateful to be working with the Boston Ballet for costume production, opening nights and on occasion photographing from the wings!
Last night I had the honor of attending the Dress Rehearsal for the Boston Ballet's newest production: Pricked, a repertory program with the first being the breathtaking "Études", an ode to classical ballet.
The other two pieces in Pricked are making their American premieres, "D.M.J" is a heart-breakingly beautiful piece while "Cacti" (with real cacti on stage) is invigorating, powerful and truly a work of art.
As is the Boston Opera House. Without the hustle of the crowds and ushers, it really was a treat to take in the beauty of the interior, and also pick a different seat during intermissions. :) During a dress rehearsal the curtain stays open and the artistic staff, including director Mikko Nissinen, choreographers and ballet masters interact with the company of dancers.
So, with only the orchestra between me and the stage...here's a look at Pricked: "Études"...
Opening night is TONIGHT, May 8-18.
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Reader Comments (4)
These are stunning! Oh to be back in Boston & what fun to be behind the scenes before an opening night. So hard to take pictures of ballet and yours are just getting ever more gorgeous!
What a lovely post Smita!!!! Such beautiful moments you captured... thank you for sharing our art so eloquently... you have such a talent! xxx
Thank you so much Jess, that's very kind of you to say!! And let me know if you're ever back in Boston! :)
Oh Shelby, you're such a doll, but YOU'RE the real talent here, I just capture what you all do so beautifully!! xo