David H. Koch Theater
New York City Opera: Spring Gala and Opera Ball 2010
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Last night at the David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center, Manhattan's elite celebrated New York City Opera's opening of its 2010 Spring Season. The White Tie Spring Gala and Opera Ball featured the delightful production of Emmanuel Chabrier's ingenious L'Etoile followed by a grand evening dinner and waltzing to music performed by the New York City Opera Orchestra on the Promenade of the David H. Koch Theater.
L'Etoile is a lively opera bouffe about disguises and mistaken identities exemplified by City Opera Director, Mark Lamos. Lamos creates a magnificent hi-fi production, complimented by conductor Emmanuel Plasson, which breathes effervescent life into Chambrier's witty work.
The Spring Gala honored City Opera's Chairman, Susan L. Baker, for her outstanding dedication to the company in this role, for her strong leadership through challenging times, and for her great friendship to the Opera as both ardent advocate and generous supporter.
All proceeds from the Spring Gala support New York City Opera's Mission: to create innovative productions of new and classic work, reach a wide audience with affordable ticket prices, and bring music into the lives of thousands of students each year through its acclaimed education programs in New York City public schools.
*photos by John F. McCarthy for Scene B Seen
New York City Ballet: Annual Luncheon Kick-Off at Valentino
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Tuesday evening on the Upper East Side, sipping champers and shopping. A lovely way to celebrate the glorious dance career of New York City Ballet's Darci Kistler. The kick-off event for the NYCB's Annual Luncheon, Saying Goodbye to Darci, was held at the Valentino Boutique on Madison Ave. The cocktail party hosted gorgeous guests, including several NYCB dancers all dressed from head to toe in Valentino.
Ms. Kistler, known as the last of the "Balanchine ballerinas", will be retiring after 30 years years with the Company. Peter Martins, Ballet Master-in-Chief, and the Annual Luncheon 2010 Chairmen will host the NYCB Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, February 10th at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. The luncheon will tribute Ms. Kistler's remarkable life as a dancer, Mother, and teacher.
The afternoon program will include dance selections with Ms. Kistler and students of The School of American Ballet, as well as excerpts from Anne Belle's 1989 film, Dancing for Mr. B: Six Balanchine Ballerinas.
The Luncheon will also recognize this year's Janice Levin Dancer, Kaitlyn Gilliland.
For more information or to purchase tickets for the New York City Ballet Annual Luncheon 2010, please call the Special Events Office at 212.870.5585
To view more photos from Kick-Off event, please click HERE
