Bacchus

Music

Oliver Davis (Bacchus, 2017)

Choreography

Matthew Neenan

Costume Design

Mark Zappone

Lighting Design

Randall G. Chiarelli

Duration

24 minutes

Cast

9 dancers

Premiere

March 15, 2019; Pacific Northwest Ballet

The 2019 world premiere of Matthew Neenan’s Bacchus was supported by Richard & Lisa Altig, Lyndall Boal, and David & Cheryl Hadley. The 2024 performances of Bacchus were supported by Connie & Tom* Walsh.

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Program Notes

Inspired by the lush and flamboyant music of Oliver Davis, Matthew Neenan’s Bacchus embodies the nature of the Roman god of wine, merriment, and abundance.

Photos

Matthew Neenan in the studio.
Matthew Neenan in the studio.
James Yoichi Moore and Matthew Neenan in the studio.
Matthew Neenan in the studio.
Elizabeth Murphy, Seth Orza, and Matthew Neenan in the studio.
Matthew Neenan in the studio.
Leta Biasucci performing in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.
James Yoichi Moore performing in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.
PNB dancers performing in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.
PNB dancers performing in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.
Elizabeth Murphy in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.
Kyle Davis and Price Suddarth in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.
Price Suddarth and Leah Merchant in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.
Leah Merchant in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.
Angelica Generosa in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.
Leta Biasucci and Lucien Postlewaite in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.
Seth Orza in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.
Elizabeth Murphy and Seth Orza in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.
Elizabeth Murphy and Seth Orza in Matthew Neenan's Bacchus.

Gallery photos © Angela Sterling & Lindsay Thomas