Poetry in Motion: Stravinsky and Balanchine's Musical Bond, a lecture with performance by Charles M. Joseph

Igor Stravinsky and George Balanchine were joined by a deep musical bond. Not only did the composer understand dance, but perhaps more importantly the choreographer was a knowledgeable musician who identified with Stravinsky's musical intentions. The coherence that both artists brought to their work stems from a mutual understanding of each other's art form. Balanchine was well versed in music theory and often turned to composition as a way of expressing himself. A few of his short compositions will be performed as part of this presentation. As a focus, "Apollo" will be used to demonstrate how the choreographer and composer worked together in structuring this signature ballet.