Mikhail Baryshnikov opens 70th seson at Jacob's Pillow
The 70th season of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival opened with a performance by Mikhail Baryshnikov's White Oak Dance Project that, in a mere ten seconds, displayed the high artistry of the evening's star.
The first piece was Largo (2001), by Lucinda Childs to Arcangelo Corellis' Concerto Grossi Op. 6, danced solo by Baryshnikov. I saw instantly his genius and his mastery over his medium, and understood why he is so famous and revered. Largo is soft and lovely, with graceful balletic movements, and it couldnt have lasted longer than three minutes. It was a jewel of a piece, unassuming, simple, and profound.
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