Carousel (ballet)
{{about|Wheeldon's 2002 ballet|Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1945 musical|Carousel (musical)|other uses|Carousel (disambiguation)}}
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| choreographer = Christopher Wheeldon
| composer = Richard Rodgers, arranged by William David Brohn
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| premiere = {{Start date|2002|11|26}}
| place = New York State Theater
| ballet_company = New York City Ballet
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| designer = Holly Hynes
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Carousel (A Dance) is a ballet made by New York City Ballet resident choreographer Christopher Wheeldon to the music of Carousel Waltz and If I Loved You (1945) by Richard Rodgers, arranged and orchestrated by William David Brohn. The music used in the ballet is from Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic 1945 musical Carousel. The premiere took place Tuesday, 26 November 2002, at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center.{{cite web|url= https://www.nycballet.com/discover/ballet-repertory/carousel-a-dance/|title=Carousel (A Dance)|work=New York City Ballet|access-date=July 8, 2020}}
Production
Carousel (A Dance) was commissioned as part of New York City Ballet's gala celebrating Richard Rodgers's centennial, and was not intended to be revived afterwards, though the positive reviews led to its revivals. The ballet is set to music from the 1945 musical Carousel, but it is pure dance rather than a narrative ballet. The ballet shows a love pas de deux between the lead couple, highlighted from the corps de ballet. The ballet was added to Pacific Northwest Ballet's repertoire in 2009.{{cite news |last1=Kisselgoff |first1=Anna |title=City Ballet Review; Whiffs of 'Carousel' Perfume a Love Duet |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/25/arts/city-ballet-review-whiffs-of-carousel-perfume-a-love-duet.html |work=New York Times }}{{cite web |title=Carousel (A Dance) |url=https://www.pnb.org/repertorylist/carousel-a-dance/ |website=Pacific Northwest Ballet |access-date=June 8, 2020}}
Original cast
Videography
In light of the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on the performing arts, New York City Ballet released recording of the ballet, featuring Lauren Lovette and Tyler Angle.{{Cite news|title=Week 5 of New York City Ballet's six-week digital spring season|url=https://www.gramilano.com/2020/05/week-5-of-new-york-city-ballets-six-week-digital-spring-season/|work=Gramilano|date=May 11, 2020}}
References
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== External links ==
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvdeXTtUahY Excerpts performed by Carla Körbes and Seth Orza]
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Category:Ballets by Christopher Wheeldon