…throes of increasing wonder
Music
Cristina Spinei
Choreography
Kiyon Ross
Lighting Design
Reed Nakayama
Costume Design
Pauline Smith
Scenic Design
Norbert Herriges & Reed Nakayama
Premiere
June 2, 2023; Pacific Northwest Ballet
Kiyon Ross’ world premiere is principally supported by Once Upon A Dance, with additional support from Sally Maimoni, Madelyn Lindsay, Mimi Richards, Connie Walsh, and Toni Hoover & Al Nettles.
Music for Kiyon Ross’ new work was commissioned by the Charles and Joan Gross Family Foundation.
Program Notes
In his fourth work for PNB, Kiyon Ross has created a high-octane and colorful homage to PNB’s 50th Anniversary. …throes of increasing wonder, is a world premiere work for two complete casts of 24 dancers to a commissioned score for the PNB Orchestra by Kiyon’s frequent collaborator Cristina Spinei, with costumes and lighting by PNB artists Pauline Smith and Reed Nakayama.