The Washington Ballet Presents Carmen at the Harman
By • June 2, 2011 0 1349
May 19 was opening night of the Ballet’s season finale. The program began with David Palmer’s Passing Through followed by a musical interlude performed by Youth Orchestra of the Americas. Edwaard Liang’s As Above, So Below concluded Act I. Following intermission, Carmen was beautifully interpreted by lead dancers Sona Kharatian, Luis R. Torres, Maki Onuki and Jared Nelson. At a post-performance reception, Board Chair Sylvia de Leon hailed “the year that was” as the Ballet grew to a new level. Incoming Executive Director Peter Branch was welcomed and glasses were raised to his predecessor Russell Allen.
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- Pat and Larry Skantze flank Commissioner of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Rebecca Fishman and her daughter Lila Harris | Mary Bird
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- Courtney Overcash
