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Liebeslieder Walzer is a neoclassical ballet created by Jiří Kylián in 1994. It features choreography set to selections from Johannes Brahms’s Lieder und Fugen (Songs and Fugues). The work portrays a delicate courtship with precise partnering and restrained movement, notable for its evocative use of traditional German folk music within a contemporary ballet context. It is primarily performed by professional ballet companies and appreciated by audiences interested in neoclassical dance and classical music interpretations.
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Who choreographed Liebeslieder Walzer?
Liebeslieder Walzer was choreographed by George Balanchine, not Jiri Kylian. It premiered with New York City Ballet on November 12, 1960.
What music does Liebeslieder Walzer use?
The ballet is set to Johannes Brahms's Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 52, and Neue Liebeslieder, Op. 65. Singers and two pianists perform onstage with the dancers.
Why do the dancers change shoes in Liebeslieder Walzer?
The first part uses ballroom-like dress and shoes, while the second part moves into pointe work and a more ethereal ballet world. That shift is central to Balanchine's contrast between social love and idealized love.
How many couples dance Liebeslieder Walzer?
The ballet is built around four dancing couples. The original NYCB cast included Diana Adams, Melissa Hayden, Jillana, Violette Verdy, Bill Carter, Jonathan Watts, Conrad Ludlow, and Nicholas Magallanes.
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