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repertory: bolero new projects ::  symphony of psalms ::  if by chance la vie en rose (piaf suite) ::  bolero ::  home front ::  wien prelude to night ::  les noces ::  black diamond ::  firebird family programming & small steps Bolero Choreography: Pascal Rioult Music: Maurice Ravel, Bolero Lighting: David Finley Costumes: Russ Vogler Set: Harry Feiner Timing: 16 minutes First Performed February 15, 2002 — Cal Performances, Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, California Bolero is a bold and unique interpretation of the famous musical score. Its perpetual motion and ever-changing patterns build to its illusive but inevitable climax. The unrelenting crescendo of energy creates a riveting tour de force. This piece has been co-commissioned by Cal Performances and The Théâtre de Saint Quentin en Yvelines, France. Additional funding provided by The Florence Gould Foundation, The Harkness Foundation for Dance and, in part, by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Cultural Challenge Program from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Cultural Challenge Program. Set underwriting provided by The Grand Marnier Foundation.