Mark Morris's "The Hard Nut" Opens at BAM for First New York Performances in Eight Years

Browse by:
Year
Browse by:
Publish date (field_publish_date)
Submitted by nonesuch on
Article Type
Publish date
Excerpt

The Hard Nut, Mark Morris's 1991 retelling of the classic tale of The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann, returns to New York for the first time in eight years, with an eight-performance run at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, starting tonight. The New York Times says: "Mr. Morris creates a marvelously musical, choreographically ingenious response to Tchaikovsky’s great score that has its own magic and speaks its own truths about the nature of love." The Hard Nut DVD is now 33% off in the Nonesuch Store.

Copy

The Hard Nut, Mark Morris's 1991 retelling of the classic tale of The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann, returns to New York for the first time in eight years, with an eight-performance run at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, starting tonight. The Mark Morris Dance Group, now celebrating its 30th anniversary, will by joined by the MMDG Music Ensemble with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, conducted by Robert Cole. It's part of BAM's 2010 Next Wave Festival, which began back in September with performances of Laurie Anderson's Delusion.

The Mark Morris Dance Group first performed The Hard Nut in Brussels in January 1991 and returned in December of that year for encore performances of the piece at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, which were filmed live for PBS' Great Performances: Dance in America series. The film features accompaniment from the Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie with Musical Director, Sylvain Cambreling. The DVD, released on Nonesuch in 2007, includes deleted scenes and a new, exclusive look behind the scenes with Mark Morris. It is available in the Nonesuch Store for just $16.74 as part of the store's 3rd anniversary sale on all CDs, LP, and DVDs.

The New York Times's Roslyn Sulcas, in a preview of the BAM performances, says of The Hard Nut: "Mr. Morris creates a marvelously musical, choreographically ingenious response to Tchaikovsky’s great score that has its own magic and speaks its own truths about the nature of love. To improve matters even further Mr. Morris, a fabulous performer, will be onstage nightly in one guise or another." Read more at nytimes.com. The choreographer spoke with the Times's Julie Bloom about The Hard Nut for an interview you'll also find at nytimes.com.

Time Out New York, which has selected it as a Critics' Pick for the week, says: "Morris has created a wonderful modern-dance alternative to the classical-ballet version—every bit as luminous and just as musical. It's funny and gorgeous." Read more at newyork.timeout.com.

For more information on this week's performances, visit bam.org.

featuredimage
Mark Morris Dance Group "The Hard Nut" perf shot
  • Friday, December 10, 2010
    Mark Morris's "The Hard Nut" Opens at BAM for First New York Performances in Eight Years
    Peter DaSilva

    The Hard Nut, Mark Morris's 1991 retelling of the classic tale of The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann, returns to New York for the first time in eight years, with an eight-performance run at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, starting tonight. The Mark Morris Dance Group, now celebrating its 30th anniversary, will by joined by the MMDG Music Ensemble with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, conducted by Robert Cole. It's part of BAM's 2010 Next Wave Festival, which began back in September with performances of Laurie Anderson's Delusion.

    The Mark Morris Dance Group first performed The Hard Nut in Brussels in January 1991 and returned in December of that year for encore performances of the piece at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, which were filmed live for PBS' Great Performances: Dance in America series. The film features accompaniment from the Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie with Musical Director, Sylvain Cambreling. The DVD, released on Nonesuch in 2007, includes deleted scenes and a new, exclusive look behind the scenes with Mark Morris. It is available in the Nonesuch Store for just $16.74 as part of the store's 3rd anniversary sale on all CDs, LP, and DVDs.

    The New York Times's Roslyn Sulcas, in a preview of the BAM performances, says of The Hard Nut: "Mr. Morris creates a marvelously musical, choreographically ingenious response to Tchaikovsky’s great score that has its own magic and speaks its own truths about the nature of love. To improve matters even further Mr. Morris, a fabulous performer, will be onstage nightly in one guise or another." Read more at nytimes.com. The choreographer spoke with the Times's Julie Bloom about The Hard Nut for an interview you'll also find at nytimes.com.

    Time Out New York, which has selected it as a Critics' Pick for the week, says: "Morris has created a wonderful modern-dance alternative to the classical-ballet version—every bit as luminous and just as musical. It's funny and gorgeous." Read more at newyork.timeout.com.

    For more information on this week's performances, visit bam.org.

Enjoy This Post?

Get weekly updates right in your inbox.
terms

X By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about Nonesuch based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in accordance with the Privacy Policy. I understand that I can opt-out at any time by emailing privacypolicy@wmg.com.

Thank you!
x

Welcome to Nonesuch's mailing list!

Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday wishes, or special discounts in our online store!
terms

By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about Nonesuch based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in accordance with the Privacy Policy. I understand that I can opt-out at any time by emailing privacypolicy@wmg.com.

Related Posts

  • Friday, March 22, 2024
    Friday, March 22, 2024

    The Big Ears Festival is in Knoxville, TN, with performances by Sam Amidon, Laurie Anderson, Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, Rhiannon Giddens, Mary Halvorson, Robin Holcomb, Wayne Horvitz, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Kronos Quartet, Brad Mehldau, Ringdown, Davóne Tines, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, and Yasmin Williams; conversations with many of the above; and an exhibit of Nonesuch artist photos by Michael Wilson. Beyond Big Ears, John Adams conducts LA Phil in Timo Andres's new concerto and his own City Noir at Disney Hall, where SF Symphony performs his Naive and Sentimental Music. Richard Goode plays Beethoven in Michigan. Tigran Hamasyan tours California. Emmylou Harris is in Pennsylvania and Boston, where The Magnetic Fields start their 69 Love Songs anniversary tour. Mandy Patinkin is in Portland, OR. Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Mass for the Endangered is performed on Prince Edward Island.

    Journal Topics: On TourWeekend Events
  • Friday, March 15, 2024
    Friday, March 15, 2024

    Rhiannon Giddens plays a sold-out show at the Beacon Theatre in NYC, where Nathalie Joachim has sold out Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing. The Black Keys play a set at Stubb's in Austin for SXSW. Tigran Hamasyan and his trio are in Boston and Chicago. Hurray for the Riff Raff has a sold-out show in St. Paul. Brad Mehldau plays solo in Europe—in Geneva, Rome, and Verona. Mandy Patinkin is in San Antonio. Cécile McLorin Salvant performs Ogresse conducted by Darcy James Argue in Luxembourg and Brussels.

    Journal Topics: On TourWeekend Events