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Dear Ms.
Gleason:
As subscribers to the Ballet, my wife and I attended the Saturday evening
performance of Carmen. The dancers performed magnificently and the sets
were inspiring. Sadly, we left during intermission. Without live music,
the nature and quality of the performance was radically altered. Im
certainly not an expert on dance. However, it is clear to me that the
interaction between music and the dancer is a key component of ballet.
In short this was an unsatisfactory experience. I realize the economies
of not having a live orchestra. But in following this line of reasoning
to its logical conclusion, do you really need sets or costumes? And for
that matter, taking it to an absurd point, why even have recorded music?
Just think of the savings.
The interaction between the orchestra and dancers is key to the quality of
a performance of ballet. Until live music is returned I will not attend
any performances, renew my subscription or contribute to the Pittsburgh
Ballet.
Very truly yours,
Ray De Rise |
