Program 6 - Portraits of Expression

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Portraits of

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Margaret Barbieri

I am thrilled to welcome you to Program 6 – Portraits of Expression that promises to entertain and move you with a diverse combination of dance styles. We begin with Emeralds, the opening ballet from George Balanchine’s unparalleled full length abstract ballet, Jewels. Classic and timeless, Emeralds exudes French elegance and style with music by Gabriel Fauré and lavish emerald-green costumes by Karinska.

The second ballet is Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Las Hermanas, which holds a special meaning for me, as I was fortunate to work with the legendary choreographer when I played the role of the Youngest Sister for The Royal Ballet’s premiere in 1971. This intense story involves five sisters ruled by their tyrannical mother and the resulting tensions that arise at the arrival of the Eldest Sister’s male suitor.

MacMillan's choreography inherently expresses the characters of the predominant sisters, the introverted Eldest Sister, the waspishly mean Jealous Sister, and in contrast, the wantonly sensual Youngest Sister. It has been so rewarding to work with our talented dancers, and it has been incredibly exciting to see how both casts have developed and made these challenging roles their own.

Program 6 concludes with Balanchine’s Who Cares? with its light-hearted, Broadway atmosphere backlit by the dazzling New York cityscape. This ballet is an extreme departure from the previous piece and provides the ideal way to end the program with a joyous celebration of dance accompanied by music from brilliant Composer, George Gershwin, skillfully arranged for this ballet by the talented Hershy Kay. I would like to take this moment to thank and recognize Balanchine Répétiteur Sandra Jennings for her brilliant work in staging these Balanchine ballets to ensure the integrity and legacy of his choreographic genius lives on.

I would like to give special thanks to Cameron Grant, the Solo Pianist for Who Cares?, to Mark Kroll, the Harpsichordist for Las Hermanas, and to Jared Oaks, the Conductor for the whole performance. I hope you will enjoy this varied triple bill, blending traditional elegance, dramatic intensity, and cheerful delight.

Program 6 | April 5 - 6, 2024

Portraits of

Expression

Accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra George Balanchine‘s Emeralds Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Las Hermanas George Balanchine‘s Who Cares?

Program Sponsor

Sydney Goldstein

Media Sponsor This program is funded, in part, by Sarasota County Tourist Development Revenues

Performance Sponsors Emeralds

Julie A. Harris

Mercedita OConnor

Richard March

Richard and Cornelia Matson

In Loving Memory of Helen March

Las Hermanas

In Loving Memory of Robert and Jeanne Zabelle

Who Cares?

Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf

Robin and Roy Grossman

Co-Sponsors Emeralds

Las Hermanas

Who Cares?

Bruce Ensinger and Clark Denham

Robert and Sara Arthur

Tom and Maureen Steiner

Frances D. Fergusson and John Bradbury

George Allison, ASID and Alan Watkins, ASID

Stu and Gini Peltz

Donna Maytham

In Loving Memory of Walter Mayham

TH E SA RASOTA BA L LET Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri

Director Iain Webb

Executive Director Joseph Volpe

Principals Jessica Assef, Marijana Dominis, Macarena Gimenez, Ricardo Graziano, Jennifer Hackbarth, Maximiliano Iglesias, Ricardo Rhodes, Luke Schaufuss Ricki Bertoni

Character Principal

First Soloists Anna Pellegrino, Daniel Pratt Soloists Evan Gorbell, Yuki Nonaka, Lauren Ostrander, Ivan Spitale Coryphée Sierra Abelardo, Willa Frantz, Sammuel Gest, Dominique Jenkins, Emelia Perkins, Paige Young Corps de Ballet Isabella Benton, Cooper Blankenburg, Kennedy Falyn Cassada, Mihai Costache, Olivia Dugan, Israel Ellis, Joshua Fickling, Josh Fisk, Javier Gutierrez Cuervo, Mark Hare, Lucia Hartvig, Andrea Marcelletti, Jordan Micallef, Alessandra Nova, Bel Pickering, Gabriella Schultze, Samantha Stillwell, Juliano Weber Apprentices Joseph Boswell, Anna Victoria Camacho, Savannah Campbell, Nina Reis, Hailey Stinchcomb, Jessica Templeton, Emmanuelle Watkins Studio Company Tricia Carmody, Haley Dale, Wyatt Dodd, Stephanie Drenckhahn, Joe Huberty, Ella Lau, Riley Putnal, Trevin Ralphs, Noah Rodenberger, Cameron Smith, Pearl Smith, Tia Wenkman Company Staff Michelle Butler Jason W. Ettore

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Emeralds E

meralds, the first ballet of Balanchine's iconic Jewels, contrasts sharply with the subsequent acts in its portrayal of French elegance and refinement. While Rubies embodies American neo-classicism and Diamonds celebrates the grandeur of Imperial Russian Ballet, Emeralds is a tribute to the grace and sophistication of France.

Set to Gabriel Fauré's music, which harkens back to the French Romantic ballet, of the early 19th century, Emeralds features a cast of four female and three male principals, supported by a corps de ballet. The original production starred the illustrious Violette Verdy, with dancers adorned in Karinska's opulent emerald-green costumes, reflecting Balanchine's vision of dancers as living jewels.

From the curtain’s rise, revealing graciously posed dancers in Karinska’s lavish, costumes— calf-length tutus in soft tulle for the women, handsomely-decorated tunics for the men— the music and dance flow together with ravishingly elegance.

Clive Barnes claimed of its 1967 premiere that, in Jewels, even Balanchine had never “created a work in which the inspiration was so sustained, the invention so imaginative or the concept so magnificent.”

George Balanchine CHOREOGRAPHER

Born Georgi Balanchivadze in St. Petersburg in 1904, George Balanchine emerged as a ballet colossus, leaving an indelible mark on American dance. His 60-year career saw him bring the grand Russian classical style into the modernist era, establishing the renowned New York City Ballet and contributing significantly to America's classical ballet tradition.

After graduating from the Petrograd Imperial School of Ballet in 1921, Balanchine's early choreographies with the Mariinsky Ballet challenged tradition. Joining the Ballets Russes in 1924, he swiftly became Chief Choreographer, creating iconic works like Apollo and Prodigal Son. Following Diaghilev's death in 1929, Balanchine worked in Europe before Lincoln Kirstein persuaded him to come to America. Together, they founded the American School of Ballet (1934), leading to the formation of The American Ballet, Ballet Society, and eventually the New York City Ballet (1948).

Balanchine's ballets, marked by his musical expertise, showcased collaborations with Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and other musical luminaries. His neoclassical aesthetic bridged American modernism with Russian ballet tradition, leaving an enduring legacy as one of the world's greatest choreographers. Today, his rich repertoire continues to captivate audiences globally, affirming Balanchine's unparalleled influence on the world of dance.

Sandra Jennings RÉPÉTITEUR

Sandra Jennings was born in Boston, began her training with June Paxman, and later studied at Boston Ballet. Her training continued with a Ford Foundation Scholarship to the School of American Ballet (SAB). At SAB, Jennings was trained by such greats as Alexandra Danilova, Felia Doubrovska, and Stanley Williams. In 1974 she was invited

by Balanchine to join the New York City Ballet and during her decade with the company, she danced an impressive repertoire, including ballets by Balanchine, Robbins, Taras, d’Amboise, Ashton, Martins, and Bournonville. In 1985 she became a Repetiteur for The George Balanchine Trust and has staged over 30 ballets for companies worldwide. From 1993-2002 she was also Ballet Mistress for Pennsylvania Ballet and from 2002-2006 for the San Francisco Ballet.

Las Hermanas K

enneth MacMillan's ballet Las Hermanas transports viewers to a stifling Spanish summer, where five sisters endure the oppressive rule of their tyrannical mother. Based on Federico Garcia-Lorca's play The House of Bernarda Alba, the ballet delves into the complexities of familial relationships and repressed desires. Each sister embodies a distinct personality, from the eldest's spinsterish demeanor to the youngest's passionate nature, all stifled by their domineering matriarch.

Choreographed in 1963 for the Stuttgart Ballet under the direction of John Cranko, Las Hermanas marked the beginning of MacMillan's fruitful collaboration with the company.

Relieved of the pressures at The Royal Ballet, MacMillan found enhanced creativity in Stuttgart, where he crafted six ballets over fifteen years. Collaborating with Nicholas Georgiadis for the set, MacMillan opted for Frank Martin's Concerto for Harpsichord and Small Orchestra, setting a moody backdrop for the intense drama.

The ballet's exploration of loneliness and oppression resonates with themes recurrent in MacMillan's work, from his early works to his final piece, The Judas Tree. Despite the original play's female-centric cast, MacMillan skillfully incorporates the male suitor, essential to the silent narrative of ballet.

Sir Kenneth Macmillan CHOREOGRAPHER

Kenneth MacMillan, born in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1929, began his ballet journey as a scholarship winner at the Sadler’s Wells Ballet School. He Joined the Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet in 1946 under Dame Ninette de Valois. Although initially a dancer, MacMillan discovered his passion for choreography, with his first ballet Somnambulism debuting in 1953 to acclaim.

MacMillan solidified his reputation with works like Laiderette and Danses Concertantes in the 1950s. Throughout the 1960s, he challenged norms with pieces like The Invitation and created iconic full-length ballets including Romeo and Juliet, The Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake. He held directorial positions at Deutsche Oper Berlin and The Royal Ballet.

In the 1970s, MacMillan continued his prolific output with groundbreaking works like Manon and Elite Syncopations. Mayerling, premiered in 1978, garnered international acclaim. He explored historical themes in later works such as La Fin du Jour and Gloria.

His fifth full-length ballet, Isadora, debuted in 1981.

Knighted in 1983, MacMillan served as Artistic Associate of American Ballet Theatre until 1989. He passed away in 1992 while choreographing a revival of the musical Carousel, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and mastery in choreographic storytelling.

Margaret Barbieri RÉPÉTITEUR

Having spent 20 years as a Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet, Margaret Barbieri’s wealth of knowledge and experience has enabled her to give back to the dance community through her years as a teacher and Répétiteur.

During the last seven years Barbieri has staged productions for The Sarasota Ballet by some of the most important names in ballet, including Ashton, de Valois, Wright, and Fokine. In addition to staging ballets for the Company, Barbieri is also Assistant Director. Her other staging credits include Iñaki Urlezaga Company (Argentina), K-Ballet (Japan), Oregon Ballet Theatre, Scottish Ballet, and Tbilisi Ballet Theatre.

Who Cares?

G

eorge Balanchine, one of ballet's greatest Choreographers, also left an indelible mark on Hollywood and Broadway, elevating dance in the eyes of the American public.

Premiering in 1970, Who Cares? epitomizes Balanchine's ability to infuse the vibrant energy of American show business with classical elegance. Its roots trace back to the 1930s when Balanchine, although unable to collaborate directly due to George Gershwin's untimely passing, was inspired by a collection of Gershwin's songs. Over three decades later, Balanchine crafted a symphonic suite showcasing these melodies for New York City Ballet, accompanied by Hershy Kay's buoyant orchestrations.

The ballet opens with a spirited ensemble, leading into solos and pas de deux that exude romantic fervor. Originally danced by New York City Ballet icons such as Karin von Aroldingen and Jacques d'Amboise, Who Cares? holds significance in Balanchine's trajectory, notably as his first ballet following Suzanne Farrell's departure from the company in 1975.

Reflecting the pulsating essence of urban life, the ballet resonates with the spirit of New York City, which deeply influenced Balanchine. Jo Mielziner's set, featuring a radiant cityscape sparkling against the night sky, encapsulates this theme. Drawing inspiration from his admiration for Fred Astaire, Balanchine imbued Who Cares? with a confident and joyous style reminiscent of the legendary performer. The ballet stands alongside Balanchine's other Americana-themed works such as Stars and Stripes, Western Symphony, and Slaughter on Tenth Avenue.

George Balanchine CHOREOGRAPHER

Born Georgi Balanchivadze in St. Petersburg in 1904, George Balanchine emerged as a ballet colossus, leaving an indelible mark on American dance. His 60-year career saw him bring the grand Russian classical style into the modernist era, establishing the renowned New York City Ballet and contributing significantly to America's classical ballet tradition.

After graduating from the Petrograd Imperial School of Ballet in 1921, Balanchine's early choreographies with the Mariinsky Ballet challenged tradition. Joining the Ballets Russes in 1924, he swiftly became Chief Choreographer, creating iconic works like Apollo and Prodigal Son. Following Diaghilev's death in 1929, Balanchine worked in Europe before Lincoln Kirstein persuaded him to come to America. Together, they founded the American School of Ballet (1934), leading to the formation of The American Ballet, Ballet Society, and eventually the New York City Ballet (1948).

Balanchine's ballets, marked by his musical expertise, showcased collaborations with Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and other musical luminaries. His neoclassical aesthetic bridged American modernism with Russian ballet tradition, leaving an enduring legacy as one of the world's greatest choreographers. Today, his rich repertoire continues to captivate audiences globally, affirming Balanchine's unparalleled influence on the world of dance.

Sandra Jennings RÉPÉTITEUR

Sandra Jennings was born in Boston, began her training with June Paxman, and later studied at Boston Ballet. Her training continued with a Ford Foundation Scholarship to the School of American Ballet (SAB). At SAB, Jennings was trained by such greats as Alexandra Danilova, Felia Doubrovska, and Stanley Williams. In 1974 she was invited

by Balanchine to join the New York City Ballet and during her decade with the company, she danced an impressive repertoire, including ballets by Balanchine, Robbins, Taras, d’Amboise, Ashton, Martins, and Bournonville. In 1985 she became a Répétiteur for The George Balanchine Trust and has staged over 30 ballets for companies worldwide. From 1993-2002 she was also Ballet Mistress for Pennsylvania Ballet and from 2002-2006 for the San Francisco Ballet.

Friday Evening

EMERALDS Choreography by George Balanchine Music by Gabriel Fauré Costume Design by Karinska Staged by Sandra Jennings Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail Conducted by Jared Oaks First Performed by New York City Ballet April 13, 1967 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet January 29, 2016

Jennifer Hackbarth Ricardo Rhodes Evan Gorbell Savannah Campbell Cooper Blankenburg

Jessica Assef Daniel Pratt

Emelia Perkins

Sierra Abelardo

Samantha Stillwell

Alessandra Nova

Willa Frantz

Olivia Dugan

Bel Pickering

Paige Young

Gabriella Schultze

Nina Reis

PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 63 - 69

Friday Evening

LAS HERMANAS Choreography by Sir Kenneth MacMillan Music by Frank Martin Costume Design by Nicholas Giorgiadis Staged by Margaret Barbieri Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail Conducted by Jared Oaks Harpsichordist Mark Kroll First Performed by Stuttgart Ballet July 13, 1963 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet January 25, 2008

The Mother

Dierdre Miles Burger

The Eldest Sister

Anna Pellegrino

The Man

Ricardo Graziano

The Youngest Sister

Marijana Dominis

The Jealous Sister

Kennedy Falyn Cassada

The Two Other Sisters

Anna Victoria Camacho Jessica Templeton

* Advisory Las Hermanasfeatures mature themes.

For more information, please visit the Box Office during the first intermission or call 941.359.0099.

PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 63 - 69

Friday Evening

WHO CARES? Choreography by George Balanchine

Music by George Gershwin

Orchestration by Hershy Kay

Costume Design by Karinska

Set Design by Jo Mielziner

Staged by Sandra Jennings

Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail

Conductor Jared Oaks

Solo Pianist Cameron Grant

First Performed by New York City Ballet February 5, 1970 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet April 1, 2011

PRINCIPALS

Maximiliano Iglesias Jennifer Hackbarth, Sierra Abelardo, Anna Pellegrino

FIVE GIRLS

Willa Frantz, Dominique Jenkins, Lauren Ostrander, Emelia Perkins, Bel Pickering

FIVE BOYS

Ricki Bertoni, Evan Gorbell, Yuki Nonaka, Daniel Pratt, Ivan Spitale

TEN GIRLS

Anna Victoria Camacho, Olivia Dugan, Savannah Campbell, Alessandra Nova, Nina Reis, Gabriella Schultze, Samantha Stillwell, Hailey Stinchcomb, Emmanuelle Watkins, Paige Young

“STRIKE UP THE BAND” All Cast

"THE MAN I LOVE" Jennifer Hackbarth & Maximiliano Iglesias

"SWEET AND LOW DOWN" Ten Girls

"ILL BUILD A STAIRWAY TO PARADISE" Anna Pellegrino

"SOMEBODY LOVES ME" Five Girls

"EMBRACEABLE YOU" Sierra Abelardo & Maximiliano Iglesias

"BIDIN' MY TIME" Five Boys

"FASCINATIN' RHYTHM" Jennifer Hackbarth

"S'WONDERFUL" Emelia Perkins & Yuki Nonaka

"WHO CARES?" Anna Pellegrino & Maximiliano Iglesias

"THAT CERTAIN FEELING" Dominique Jenkins & Evan Gorbell (Piano Solo) Lauren Ostrander & Ivan Spitale

"MY ONE AND ONLY" Sierra Abelardo

"DO DO DO" Willa Frantz & Ricki Bertoni

"I GOT RHYTHM" All Cast

"LIZA" Maximiliano Iglesias

"LADY BE GOOD" Bel Pickering & Daniel Pratt PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 63 - 69

CONDUCTOR

Jared Oaks Jared received his bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Brigham Young University. He was hired by Ballet West while still working toward his master’s degree in choral conducting, which he received in 2009. Jared has conducted at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, the Wortham Theater in Houston, and the Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis, among others. In addition to his busy conducting schedule, Jared is a sought-after ballet and collaborative pianist.

Jared is also an active composer, and his first ballet, In Memoriam, premiered in 2016 at Ballet West. Jared is a fellow of the American-Scandinavian Foundation and co-founder of the music publication and research nonprofit, Composer Discovery Initiative.

PIANIST

Cameron Grant Cameron Grant is recently retired after 37 years with the New York City Ballet. As a solo pianist, he performed a vast repertoire for solo piano for the Company, including many works by Balanchine and Robbins, and toured with the company across the globe. A renowned collaborative pianist, he spent five years touring with James Winn as half of the Grant-Winn piano duo, and was a member of the New York New Music Ensemble. In 2004, he won an Emmy Award and was invited to perform at the Kennedy Center Honors with three other members of the New York City Ballet for President Bush.

HARPSICHORDIST

Mark Kroll Mark Kroll’s distinguished career as a performer, scholar, and educator spans a period of more than fifty years.

He has appeared worldwide as a harpsichordist and fortepianist, and his extensive list of recordings includes the complete pièces de clavecin of François Couperin and several CDs of contemporary American harpsichord music. Equally active as a scholar, Kroll has published eight books, numerous chapters and articles on a variety of subjects and scholarly editions. A dedicated educator, Kroll is Professor emeritus at Boston University, and continues to teach and lecture in universities and conservatories throughout the world.

His website is www.markkroll.com.

VIOLIN Daniel Jordan Concert Master Christopher Takeda Associate Concert Master Chungyon Hong Assistant Concert Master Michael Turkell Principal second Meghan Jones Assistant Principal second Katherine Baloff Felicia Brunelle Lena Cambis Anne Chandra Nick Eanet Carlann Evans Milene Rossato Moreira Shawna Trost Margot Zarzycka VIOLA Stephanie Block Principal Matt Pegis Assistant Principal Nathan Frantz YooBin Lee CELLO Christopher Schnel Principal Nadine Trude Assistant Principal James Churchill Sara Huesman DOUBLE BASS John Price Principal Alex Albanese Assistant Principal

FLUTE Betsy Hudson Traba Principal Carmen Newell Bannon

TROMBONE Brad Williams Principal Casey Maday

PICCOLO Colleen Blagov

BASS TROMBONE Ian Marc Morgan

OBOE Bobby Nunes Principal Nicholas P. Arbolino

TUBA Nate Seman Principal

ENGLISH HORN Nicholas P. Arbolino

TIMPANI Yoko Kita Principal

CLARINET Bharat Chandra Principal Sergey Gutorov

PERCUSSION Marcelina Suchocka, Principal Hanna Kim

BASS CLARINET Calvin Falwell

HARP Phoebe Powell

BASSOON Fernando Traba Principal Edward Rumzis

CELESTE Jonathan Spivey

HORN Hugo Bliss Co-principal Joshua Horne Co-principal Amber Dean Scott Sanders TRUMPET Gianluca Farina Principal Stephen Madancy Ricardo Chinchilla

LIBRARY Paul Greitzer Acting principal Taylor Zinn Assistant principal

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Saturday Matinee

EMERALDS Choreography by George Balanchine Music by Gabriel Fauré Costume Design by Karinska Staged by Sandra Jennings Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail Conducted by Jared Oaks First Performed by New York City Ballet April 13, 1967 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet January 29, 2016

Jennifer Hackbarth Ricardo Rhodes Yuki Nonaka Ella Lau Haley Dale

Lauren Ostrander Ivan Spitale

Dominique Jenkins Stephanie Drenckhahn Riley Putnal Jessica Templeton

Kennedy Falyn Cassada

Isabella Benton

Tricia Carmody

Emmanuelle Watkins Hailey Stinchcomb Anna Victoria Camacho

PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 63 - 69

Saturday Matinee

LAS HERMANAS Choreography by Sir Kenneth MacMillan Music by Frank Martin Costume Design by Nicholas Giorgiadis Staged by Margaret Barbieri Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail Conducted by Jared Oaks Harpsichordist Mark Kroll First Performed by Stuttgart Ballet July 13, 1963 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet January 25, 2008

The Mother

Dierdre Miles Burger

The Eldest Sister

Jennifer Hackbarth

The Man

Maximiliano Iglesias

The Youngest Sister

Jessica Assef

The Jealous Sister

Sierra Abelardo

The Two Other Sisters

Nina Reis Lucia Hartvig

* Advisory Las Hermanasfeatures mature themes.

For more information, please visit the Box Office during the first intermission or call 941.359.0099.

PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 63 - 69

Saturday Matinee

WHO CARES? Choreography by George Balanchine

Music by George Gershwin

Orchestration by Hershy Kay

Costume Design by Karinska

Set Design by Jo Mielziner

Staged by Sandra Jennings

Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail

Conductor Jared Oaks

Solo Pianist Cameron Grant

First Performed by New York City Ballet February 5, 1970 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet April 1, 2011

PRINCIPALS

Ricardo Rhodes Jessica Assef, Marijana Dominis, Emelia Perkins

FIVE GIRLS

Kennedy Falyn Cassada, Willa Frantz, Dominque Jenkins, Lauren Ostrander, Bel Pickering

FIVE BOYS

Mihai Costache, Israel Ellis, Joshua Fickling, Andrea Marcelletti, Juliano Weber

TEN GIRLS

Cooper Blankenburg, Haley Dale, Stephanie Drenckhahn, Lucia Hartvig, Ella Lau, Riley Putnal, Gabriella Schultze, Pearl Smith, Jessica Templeton, Tia Wenkman

“STRIKE UP THE BAND” All Cast

"THE MAN I LOVE" Jessica Assef & Ricardo Rhodes

"SWEET AND LOW DOWN" Ten Girls

"ILL BUILD A STAIRWAY TO PARADISE" Emelia Perkins

"SOMEBODY LOVES ME" Five Girls

"EMBRACEABLE YOU" Marijana Dominis & Ricardo Rhodes

"BIDIN' MY TIME" Five Boys

"FASCINATIN' RHYTHM" Jessica Assef

"S'WONDERFUL" Kennedy Falyn Cassada & Andrea Marcelletti

"WHO CARES?" Emelia Perkins & Ricardo Rhodes

"THAT CERTAIN FEELING" Dominique Jenkins & Mihai Costache (Piano Solo) Lauren Ostrander & Joshua Fickling

"MY ONE AND ONLY" Marijana Dominis

"DO DO DO" Willa Frantz & Israel Ellis

"I GOT RHYTHM" All Cast

"LIZA" Ricardo Rhodes

"LADY BE GOOD" Bel Pickering & Juliano Weber

PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 63 - 69

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Saturday Evening

EMERALDS Choreography by George Balanchine Music by Gabriel Fauré Costume Design by Karinska Staged by Sandra Jennings Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail Conducted by Jared Oaks First Performed by New York City Ballet April 13, 1967 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet January 29, 2016

Macarena Gimenez Maximiliano Iglesias Evan Gorbell Savannah Campbell Cooper Blankenburg

Jessica Assef Daniel Pratt

Emelia Perkins

Sierra Abelardo

Samantha Stillwell

Alessandra Nova

Willa Frantz

Olivia Dugan

Bel Pickering

Paige Young

Gabriella Schultze

Nina Reis

PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 63 - 69

Saturday Evening

LAS HERMANAS Choreography by Sir Kenneth MacMillan Music by Frank Martin Costume Design by Nicholas Giorgiadis Staged by Margaret Barbieri Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail Conducted by Jared Oaks Harpsichordist Mark Kroll First Performed by Stuttgart Ballet July 13, 1963 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet January 25, 2008

The Mother

Dierdre Miles Burger

The Eldest Sister

Anna Pellegrino

The Man

Ricardo Graziano

The Youngest Sister

Marijana Dominis

The Jealous Sister

Kennedy Falyn Cassada

The Two Other Sisters

Anna Victoria Camacho Jessica Templeton

* Advisory Las Hermanasfeatures mature themes.

For more information, please visit the Box Office during the first intermission or call 941.359.0099.

PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 63 - 69

Saturday Evening

WHO CARES? Choreography by George Balanchine

Music by George Gershwin

Orchestration by Hershy Kay

Costume Design by Karinska

Set Design by Jo Mielziner

Staged by Sandra Jennings

Lighting Recreated by Ethan Vail

Conductor Jared Oaks

Solo Pianist Cameron Grant

First Performed by New York City Ballet February 5, 1970 First Performed by The Sarasota Ballet April 1, 2011

PRINCIPALS

Maximiliano Iglesias Jennifer Hackbarth, Sierra Abelardo, Anna Pellegrino

FIVE GIRLS

Willa Frantz, Dominique Jenkins, Lauren Ostrander, Emelia Perkins, Bel Pickering

FIVE BOYS

Ricki Bertoni, Evan Gorbell, Yuki Nonaka, Daniel Pratt, Ivan Spitale

TEN GIRLS

Anna Victoria Camacho, Olivia Dugan, Savannah Campbell, Alessandra Nova, Nina Reis, Gabriella Schultze, Samantha Stillwell, Hailey Stinchcomb, Emmanuelle Watkins, Paige Young

“STRIKE UP THE BAND” All Cast

"THE MAN I LOVE" Jennifer Hackbarth & Maximiliano Iglesias

"SWEET AND LOW DOWN" Ten Girls

"ILL BUILD A STAIRWAY TO PARADISE" Anna Pellegrino

"SOMEBODY LOVES ME" Five Girls

"EMBRACEABLE YOU" Sierra Abelardo & Maximiliano Iglesias

"BIDIN' MY TIME" Five Boys

"FASCINATIN' RHYTHM" Jennifer Hackbarth

"S'WONDERFUL" Emelia Perkins & Yuki Nonaka

"WHO CARES?" Anna Pellegrino & Maximiliano Iglesias

"THAT CERTAIN FEELING" Dominique Jenkins & Evan Gorbell (Piano Solo) Lauren Ostrander & Ivan Spitale

"MY ONE AND ONLY" Sierra Abelardo

"DO DO DO" Willa Frantz & Ricki Bertoni

"I GOT RHYTHM" All Cast

"LIZA" Maximiliano Iglesias

"LADY BE GOOD" Bel Pickering & Daniel Pratt PLEASE SEE OUR SEASON PROGRAM BOOK FOR FULL PROGRAM NOTES PAGES 63 - 69

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SAVE THE DATE! 2024 - 2025 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT

APRIL 8TH, 2024

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The Sarasota Ballet gratefully acknowledges the following individuals for their generous support for the performance, education, and community engagement of The Sarasota Ballet.

Luminary Circle ($100,000+)

Our Special Angel Jean Weidner Goldstein

In Loving Memory of Alfred Goldstein

Dr. Amy L. Harding Joe and Mary Kay Henson Huisking Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Richard S. Johnson In Loving Memory of Marsha Johnson

Sydney Goldstein Patricia Golemme and Timothy Fullum Ernie Kretzmer

Robin Klein-Strauss and Michael Strauss Richard March

Benefactor Circle ($75,000-$99,999)

Richard and Cornelia Matson Claudia McCorkle and BEAU Peter B. Miller and Dr. Martha Harrison Kimberley Anne Pelyk Dr. Bart Price Rosemary Reinhardt and David Welle Noel and Toby Siegel Hillary Steele Melliss Kenworthy Swenson

Paul and Sharon Steinwachs ♪ Jean Weiller

In Loving Memory of Alisa Kretzmer

Sandra and Neil DeFeo Mark Famiglio Pat and Ann Kenny Robert and Jeanne Zabelle, In Loving Memory

Guardian Circle ($50,000-$74,999)

Jan and Bill Farber Karol Foss Robin and Roy Grossman Julie A. Harris Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins Phil and Kim Lombardo Frank and Katherine Martucci Bill and Linda Mitchell Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf Mercedita OConnor Eleanor Schmidt

In Loving Memory of Bert Schweigaard-Olsen

Bud and Betty Shapiro

Connoisseur Circle ($25,000-$49,999)

Bob and Ginger Cannon Bailey Isabel Anchin Becker Wendy and Jim Cox Bonnie and William Chapman Linda Fiorelli Alison Gardner and Jan Sirota Sherry and Mike Guthrie

In Loving Memory of Helen March

In Loving Memory of Curt Swenson

Aficionado Circle ($15,000-$24,999)

James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Shari and Steve Ashman Kay Delaney and Murray Bring Darlene J. and Richard P. Carroll, M.D. Fred and Lynda Doery Pam and Duncan Golde-Morrison JoAnn Heffernan Heisen Barbara Jacob Tina and Rick Lieberman Joan Mathews Donna Maytham In Loving Memory of Walter Maytham

Charmian and Earl Noel Dorothy O'Brien and Richard Antoine Stu and Gini Peltz Marilyn and Steve Rothschild Judy Rudges In Loving Memory of Stan Katz

Micki Sellman

In Loving Memory of Jerry Sellman

Tom and Maureen Steiner Lois Stulberg Susan and Charles Wilson Jared Winters

Patron Circle ($10,000-$14,999)

George Allison, ASID and Alan Watkins, ASID Robert and Sara Arthur Patricia Belote Jonathan Strickland Coleman and Rick Kerby Bruce Ensinger and Clark Denham Laura Feder Frances D. Fergusson and John Bradbury Ineza Hart Cami and Brad Hunter Elaine Keating In Loving Memory of Dr. Sidney Katz

Waldron Kraemer and Joan Lovell Michael Paul Landy James Long and Barbara Fischer Long Stephania and James McClennen Marilynn Petrillo In Loving Memory of Marsha Johnson

Rose Marie Proietti Gail and Skip Sack Nancy and Richard Sneed In Loving Memory of Masayasu Tamatani Marcia Jean Taub and Peter Swain In Loving Memory of Ethel and Ron Taub

Sallie Carter Tyler Philip and Helene Tucker Thomas and Gwendolyn Watson Bill and Karen Watt

Devotee Circle ($5,000-$9,999) Peggy and Ken Abt Margaret Barbieri Maria Beck David Beliles

In Loving Memory of Ruth Beliles & for Kate

Helga and Jerry Bilik Travis and Kathy Brown Lois and Jim Champy Margie and Kelvin Cooper Georgia Court Robert Crandall and Barbara Bankoff Syble DiGirolamo Laurie Fitch The Fletcher Family Charitable Foundation Hank and Melinda Foster

Herman and Sharon Frankel Valerie Gill Larry and Jennifer Goichman Ellen Goldman Jane C. Gould and Stephen W. Fillo Dedrea A. Greer Marnie and Stephen Grossman Gerald and Deborah Hamburg Family Foundation Dr. Alastair Hunter-Henderson and Dr. Noralyn Marshall Ann and Robert Jackson Merrill Kaegi Anne Klisurich Peter E. Kretzmer and Melody Genson Lydia Landa Peter G. and Patricia D. Laughlin John and Mary Ann Meyer Carla and Michael Miller Gloria Moss Michael and E-Dee Murphy Christine and Gregory Parseghian Paige Petersen and Curtis Jordan Cecil and Shirley Pickett Peter and Joanne Powers Melba Ramirez and James Matras Amy Schachter Gabriel and Valerie Schmergel Rich and Clare Segall Arthur Siciliano and B. Aline Blanchard Libby and John Soderberg In Honor of Emily Walsh

John and Rita Steele Greg and Belle Stikeleather Ed Town and Steve Rubin Beth Uffner and Robert Goldfarb Jean Volpe Florence Wildner Richard Wires Fremajane Wolfson In Loving Memory of Blair Wolfson

Charles O. Wood, III and Miriam M. Wood Foundation Sheila and Merrill Wynne Sora Yelin In Loving Memory of Cary F. Yelin Anonymous (3)

Golden Circle ($2,500-$4,999) Kay Aidlin

In Loving Memory of Stephen Aidlin

Alexandra Armstrong

In Memory of Jerry McCoy

Carol Arscott Sumner and Irene Bagby Margaret and Isaac Barpal James Bennett

In Memory of Lynnette Bennett

Donna and Jon Boscia Jerry and Gay Bowles Peter and Judy Carlin Mary Ellen Cease Ashish Mohan Chowdhry

In Memory of Satwant Chowdhry

Robin and Chase Curtis Rosalyn and Joel Ehrenpreis Robert and Iris Fanger Tim and Ellen Foster Paul Francis and Lolli Zarlin Kevin Fulcher and Kim Deme-Fulcher Patsy and Ed Garno Carol and Richard Kalikow Thomas I. and Linda Z. Klein Philanthropic Fund Joan Switt Langbord Terrance Lane Lindemann Gerda Maceikonis Carolou and Lou Marquet Keith F. Nelson and Judith K. Marquis Elizabeth Moore Jim and Deanne Naples Joanne Olian Sally Peterson Pamela Revels Rendano Charitable Fund In Honor of Bryan Lewis

Sam Samelson and Marion Levine Malcolm Stevenson In Honor of Roderick Kelly

Chelle Stoner and Warren Kelly Karen Vereb and Bud Blanton John and Debbi Wilson Anonymous (2)

Silver Circle ($1,000-$2,499)

Janette Albrecht Peggy C. Allen and Steve Dixon Caroline C. Amory and Marjorie A. Floyd Patricia Anderson In Loving Memory of Richard Anderson

Henry Anthony and Carol Geiger Ronelle Ashby Mairian and Gordon Beattie Dr. and Mrs. Gus W. Bell Jon and Kris Berg Ellen Berman Barbara Blumfield Linda and Glen Bodzy Ina and Carl Born Barbara Brizdle James W. Brooks Duncan and Susan Brown Diana Cable Judy Cahn In Loving Memory of Charles Cahn

Stephanie and Russell Campbell Laura and Bill Carnes Lynn Chancer Barbara J. Chin In Loving Memory of Joseph B. Chin

Stephanie and David Citron Alan Cohen

In Loving Memory of Natalie Cohen

Stanley and Norma Cohen Neal Colton and Sharon Prizant Katie Couchot Chris and Bruce Crawford Terrence Cronin David Darrin Sona and David Degann Norbert and Ann Winslow Donelly Dan Denton Murray V. Duffin John and Patricia Dupps Annette and Edward Eliasberg Marge and Leon Ellin Jonathan Elsner Barbara and Bill Epperson Ronald and Sharon Erickson Annie Esformes Shirley Fein

Steve and Wendy Fisk Donald Fosselman Michael and Jean Freed Suzan Friedman Barbara Vanderkolk Gardner Alfred and Anne Garrett Deborah Luigina Gasko Dr. Donald and Mrs. Phoebe Giddon Adela and Anthony Glover Roz Goldberg Pat and David Goldrich Carol and James Gosart Charles and Bonnie Granatir Helen and John Habbert Moira Hintsa D'Anne Hurd and George Forsythe Carol Hyde Janet Hyman Tamara Jacobs and David Epstein Elizabeth M. Johnston Charitable Fund Alison Jones In Loving Memory of Thomas H.W. Jones

Anne E. Jones Joseph and Teresa Kadow Risa and Alan Kaplowitz Richard Kemmler Terri and Michael Klauber Susie Klingeman Ronald Kluck and Joan Volpe Vivian Kouvant Randi and Donald Kreis Krugler Family Charitable Fund Swanson and Kutner Family Fund Dorothy Lawrence Melvy Erman Lewis Ron and Kathryn Lee Judith Liersch Holly and Jay Logan Nancy and Edward Loke Susan Luger Guy and Maria Mandler Dr. James and Nicholan Martin Robert and Sharon McMillan Margaret Melun and Lt. Col. Ky L. Thompson Carolyn Michel Catherine and C. David Moll Michael and Michelle Morris

Sue and Doug Neumann Howard and Barbara Noble, Jr. Paula Norwood Conrad and Lenée Owens Susan M. Palmer Jeffrey Peterson Kathleen and John Polanowicz Megan Powers Anne F. Roberts Sara and Benjamin Robinson Susan L. Robinson Susan Robinson Wylie and Nancy Royce Luise Scheier Jeremy Schwimmer and Sarah Lyons Nancy Shapiro Susie Sharpe Abby Sherry In Loving Memory of Murray Sherry

Marion and Jeff Shields Barbara B. and Jeffrey C. Shivers Steven and Frances Siegler Ira and Carole Singer Jim Soley Dawn Spencer Noreene Storrie Hadassah Strobel In Loving Memory of Martin Strobel

Lance Stubbs Paul Sykes Diran and Virginia Tashian Jacqueline and John Thompson Michael Thompson James Triant Charlotte Stewart and Carl Troiano Anna Maria Troiano Wendy and Chad Weiss Candyce and Peter Widness Terry Wohl Ron and Geri Yonover Marsha Zapson Anonymous (2)

Enthusiasts ($500-$999)

Kyuran Ann Choe-Albano, MD William Anderson and Gary Satterfield Begay Atkinson Billie Baren Joan W Bauerlein Lenore Shapiro and Glen Behrendt Marc Behrendt Barbara Blackburn Jan and Simon Braun Beverly and Michael Budin Cynthia Edstrom Byce Elizabeth Catanzano Michelle and Joseph Caulkins Naomi and Saul Cohen Nicole Converse Patricia Corson and Martin Goldstein Kristie Cox Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Crootof Charitable Foundation Linda and Dick Dickinson Barbara Dingman Sandy Fink Cherie and Jeff Finn Barbara Fisk Elaine Foster Donald Friedman Ron and Gretchen Fry Martha and Thomas Galek Hermione Gilpin Bonnie and David Goldmann Marjorie and Bruce Goldstein Brenda Griffiths and Richard Reston John Andrew Hamilton and Michael Petersen Beverly A. Harms John and Nancy Harris Elizabeth Hazeltine In Loving Memory of Gladys A. Hazeltine

Dr. Audrey Heimler Bob Hemingway James W. and Mary R. Heslin Dr. Terry Hynes Sue Jacobson Barbara and Russell Jones Marvin Kadesh and Marie Monsky Deborah Kalb

Ronald and Rita Karns Jerry Kauff Valda Kaye Bruce and Barbara Keltz Robert Kloss Donna Koffman Norma and James Koppel Carla and TK Kortendick Judith and Ike Koziol Sara LeFloch Dr. Bart and Joan Levenson Horace and Lorrie Liang Evie and Allen Lichter Peggy Lichter and David DiDomenico John Lindsey Sheila Worthington Lirtzman Judy Love Sheri Lublin Meg Maguire Julius and Kay Marcus Barbara and Stephen Mason Peter and Teresa Masterson Lynn Marie McBrier Melissa McCoy Lee McLernon Bonnie McIntyre Tom Metz Nancy Milbauer In Memory of Alan Milbauer Don Millen Dean and Patty Miller Sandra Miranda Betsy Mitchell Leone Modestino Linda Kiechlin Mohanty Pamela and John Mousseau Suzan Nahas Eric and Mafalda Neikrug Wiley and Fran Osborn Douglas Owen and Suzanne Grant Lee and Jan Peakes Thomas and Christine Perkins Lynne Pettigrew and Jay Plager Julie Planck and Charles Albers Judith A. Posner

Gifts are current as of March 28, 2024

Elizabeth Reese Barbara and Peter Rittner Karen Roosen Dr. Jack and Nancy Rozance John Rufer In Memory of Joan Lappin

Sidney and Marcia Rutberg Lawrence V. Sage Tobi Schneider Rhona and Steven Schnoll James and Kathleen Scholler Marilyn and Ron Shapo Jane Sheridan Victoria Sterling

Joan Tatum Dr. Martin Tucker Mario Vasquez Jason Volpe Martha and Bill Wallace Jayne Weiss Renee and Tom West Carol Williams Dorothy P. Williams Lynn and Alan Winslow Elizabeth Wolfe Jane Woods Anonymous

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London Sponsors The Sarasota Ballet would like to thank and recognize the following Foundations for their vital support of The Sarasota Ballet’s Touring Fund and the London 2024 International Tour.

JEAN ALLENBY GOLDSTEIN TOURING FUND

PHILIP AND JANICE LEVIN FOUNDATION William A. Farber, Trustee

Platinum Sponsors

Sandra and Neil DeFeo The Neil & Sandra Defeo Family Foundation Jan and Bill Farber Karol Foss Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins Phil and Kim Lombardo Frank and Katherine Martucci Rick Mather David Scrase Foundation, Richard Jarman, Chairman

Gold Sponsors

Bob and Ginger Cannon Bailey Friends of The Sarasota Ballet Robin and Roy Grossman Julie A. Harris JoAnn Heffernan Heisen Pat and Ann Kenny Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf Melliss Kenworthy Swenson

Silver Sponsors

Maryann Armour Shari and Steve Ashman Bill and Bonnie Chapman Jean Weidner Goldstein Patricia Golemme and Timothy Fullum Dedrea A. Greer Dr. Amy L. Harding Bill and Linda Mitchell Mercedita OConnor Charlie and Susan Wilson

Sponsors

Charlie Huisking Peter E. Kretzmer and Melody Genson Peter B. Miller and Dr. Martha Harrison Stu and Gini Peltz

Gifts are current as of March 28, 2024

Sustainers

Jonathan Strickland Coleman and Rick Kerby Fred and Lynda Doery Richard S. Johnson Joan Mathews Tom and Maureen Steiner

Supporters

Frances D. Fergusson and John Bradbury Ellen Goldman

Institutional Support Public Support

$100,000+ Florida Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture Sarasota County- Tourism Development Tax, Paid for in part by Sarasota County

Foundation Support

$100,000+ Phillip & Janice Levin Foundation, William A. Farber, Trustee Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation The Muriel O’Neill Fund For The Performing Arts – At the Community Foundation of Sarasota County $50,00 - $99,999 Alfred & Ann Goldstein Foundation Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation Community Foundation of Sarasota County Gulf Coast Community Foundation The Shubert Foundation $20,000 - $49,999 Bank of America Client Foundation Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation The Exchange Lela D. Jackson Foundation for the Arts $10,000 - $19,999 Charles Henry Leach II Fund At Dusquesne University Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation $5,000 - $9,999 Jerome Robbins Foundation Suncoast Credit Union $1,000 - $4,999 Caplin Foundation Fay A. Schweim Memorial Children’s Dance Fund Gilbert Waters Charitable Fund Joan Armour Mendell Foundation Women’s Outreach Ministry, Church of the Redeemer Publix Foundation

Corporate Support

$10,000 - $19,999 Assured Guaranty Gold Coast Eagle Distributing White Oaks Wealth Advisors Williams Parker Attorneys at Law $5,000 - $9,999 1st Source Bank Fifth Third Bank Innovative Dining Michael’s on East Peninsula Sarasota Serbin print marketing & publishing SoDanca $1,000 - $4,999 Beneva Weddings Concierge Medical Services Cumberland Advisors Eurotech Cabinetry Freed of London Gulf Coast Italian Culture Society Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez & Walsh Mariner Wealth Advisors Morton’s Gourmet Market & Catering Peninsula Sarasota Sarasota Art Museum Sarasota Bay Club Sarasota Italian Cultural Events Selva Grill

Additional Support Provided by 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop All Faiths Food Bank The Benevity Community Impact Fund Coca-Cola Foundation Cyber Grants Designing Women Boutique and Estate Services Florida State University Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital The Leda Freedman Foundation The Parker Group, UBS Fiancial Services Neuro-Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s PLANit Sarasota The Society Inc. of Suncoast US Tent Visit Sarasota County

Gifts are current as of March 28, 2024

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D o nna M ayt ham D r. J o el M o rg anro t h Gini Pelt z K i m ber le y A nne Pelyk M ar ilynn Pet r illo R o se M ar ie Pro iet t i M elb a R am irez R ic hard S eg all Lo is St u lb erg M el l i s s K enwo r t hy Swens o n M arc ia J ean Tau b C l a r a R e ynard u s d e Villaneu va * I n M em o r i a m

inspirations Program 7 | April 26 - 27, 2024

Accompanied by Live Music

Christopher Wheeldon’s The American Jessica Lang’s Lyric Pieces Sir Frederick Ashton’s Sinfonietta

Program Media Sponsor

941.359.0099 | SarasotaBallet.org Gabriella Schultze and Ricardo Rhodes in Christopher Wheeldon’s The American | Photo by Frank Atura

Presents

Ashton Celebrated

JUNE 4 - 9, 2024 | ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, LONDON UK

PROGRAM 1 - JUNE 4, 5, 8

Valses nobles et sentimentales Dante Sonata Sinfonietta

GALA PERFORMANCE - JUNE 8

Valses nobles et sentimentales Varii Capricci Façade

PROGRAM 2 - JUNE 6, 7, 9

Valses nobles et sentimentales Ashton Divertissements Façade