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Julie Kent Artistic Director
Stanton Welch AM Artistic Director James Nelson Executive Director
Ben Stevenson OBE Artistic Director Emeritus
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Dear Houston Ballet friends, After a wonderful start to our season, Stanton and I are delighted to welcome you back to the theater for In the Night, a mixed repertoire program that offers a rich exploration of relationships, identity, and cultural heritage. These three ballets represent a beautiful spectrum of classical and contemporary styles, each highlighting the expressive talents of our dancers in unique and compelling ways. We begin the evening with Jerome Robbins’ In the Night , a masterpiece that has captivated audiences since its premiere in 1970. Set to Frédéric Chopin’s exquisite nocturnes, this ballet portrays three couples navigating loves many forms, from tender intimacy to fiery passion. Robbins’ choreography is a testament to his genius, capturing the nuances of human emotion with unmatched grace and authenticity. Next is Stanton Welch’s Maninyas , a deeply personal and evocative ballet that explores the vulnerability of revealing oneself in a relationship. Set to the lyrical music of Ross Edwards, Maninyas features a series of striking pas de deux and pas de trois that convey both the beauty and complexity of human connection. This ballet holds special significance for
Houston Ballet, as it was Stanton’s first American commission, paving the way for his remarkable journey as Artistic Director of this company. Finally, we conclude with Lila York’s Celts , underwritten by Norah Orphanides. Created in 1996 as a tribute to her parents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary, this ballet is a vibrant celebration of her Irish heritage, fusing the precision of classical ballet with the spirited rhythms of Irish folk dance. The result is an exhilarating work that pulses with energy and cultural pride, reminding us of the enduring power of tradition and family. Stanton and I are so grateful to share this extraordinary evening of dance with you, and we extend our deepest thanks to our generous supporters for making this performance possible. It is an honor to welcome you into the theater and to share our passion for the art of ballet.
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ON THE COVER Principal Karina González and Joseph Walsh in Jerome Robbins’ In the Night . Photo by Leonel Nerio.
JULIE KENT Houston Ballet Artistic Director
Houston Ballet Artistic Director Julie Kent. Photo by Julie Soefer.
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