CLASSICAL MUSIC REIMAGINED THROUGH THE FURY OF ROCK BALLET

Neil Zaza is a world renowned instrumental guitarist who has become known for his technical accuracy and adaptation of classical works by Bach and Mozart into his own blend of neo-classical, melodic, guitar instrumentals. We sat down with him to see how rock and ballet come together in his mind.

What is rock to you? Rock is an attitude, a swagger and an ideology. It’s about doing something individualistic and with a vision that stays true to who you are and not to those around you. It’s about following your own calling even if it means ruffling feathers. It’s about doing things on your own terms.

Last year was the first time you had worked with a ballet company. What did you notice about how dancers work vs musicians? The intensity! The dancers were way more focused in rehearsals than musicians. Dancers I would offer, have a more driven work ethic. Dance are there to WORK! Musicians are mixing getting the

What excites you about presenting this project as a movie given the pandemic I think that we can explore various feelings, movements as well as locations in these pieces really takes the collaboration up a level from a standard stage presentation. We are able to offer so much more artistic vision to the viewer. Plus, with close shots and unique angles, the attendee gets a perspective they would never have a chance to.