The Australian Ballet in Circle Electric/Etudes
AUSTRALIAN BALLET ETDUES/CIRCLE ELECTRIC Sydney Opera House MAY 2024 This is a double bill of very contrasting works that severely divides critic and audiences. Technically the dancing for both pieces was outstanding .The Orchestra under the baton of Jessica Gethin was fabulous. The opening work was the world premiere of Stephanie Lake’s Circle Electric. Lake is currently Resident Choreographer for the Ballet. Sorry readers, but I was disappointed – yes the dancing was amazing and some aspects of the piece great, but the choreography for this plotless work was repetitive and needed editing and cutting - the piece went on way too long. The work purportedly is about an infinitesimal examination of being alive, investigating existence, rapport and aspirations . The set, costumes, and dramatic lighting (Paula Levis, Charles Davis, and Bosco Shaw) were very well done. Robin Fox’s score was at times a hammering mix, lending live Orchestra with electric-acoustic sound and pe...