Acclaimed Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti, praised for his fresh and inventive sensibility, brings his distinctly European flair to the Ailey repertory at the 2022 Opening Night Gala.

With a highly dramatic style, complex partnering and seamless integration of classical and modern styles, Bigonzetti showcases the Ailey dancers’ emotional intensity and technical prowess.

Music Credits

“Rodelinda – Menuet” performed by Sergio Ciomei, courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH, by arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment. “Rodelinda – Se Fiera Belva Ha Cinto” performed by Marijana Mijanovic, courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH, by arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment. “As steals the morn upon the night” from Handel’s L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, performed by Susan Gritton, Paul Agnew, The King’s Consort and Robert King (conductor), courtesy of Hyperion Records Ltd, London. “La Réjouissance” from Handel’s Musick for the Royal Fireworks, performed by the King’s Consort and Robert King (conductor), courtesy of Hyperion Records Ltd, London. “Va Tacito” from Giulio Cesare in Egitto, performed by Andreas Scholl, courtesy harmonia mundi (USA). “Andante allegro” from Concerto in B flat, Op. 4 No. 6 for harp, strings and 2 flutes, performed by I Musici with Ursula Hollinger, André Pépin, and Jean-Claude Hermanjat, courtesy of Phillips Classics. “Dove sei?” from Rodelinda, performed by Andreas Scholl, courtesy of harmonia mundi (USA). “Menuet Allegretto” from Water Music, performed by RSO Berlin and Lorin Maazel (conductor), courtesy of Phillips Classics.

Leadership support was generously provided by Daryl Roth.

Generous support was received from The Fred Eychaner New Works Endowment Fund.

This work was also made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.