Ricardo Graziano joined the Sarasota Ballet in 2010 and, before a series of injuries kept him sporadically sidelined, contributed many a memorable performance. Most Sarasota Ballet audience members who’ve seen the breadth of Graziano’s work have a favorite, and for many this critically acclaimed piece is the one. Interestingly, this is Graziano’s only creation in which a piece of music was not the choreographer’s initial inspiration. The Sarasota Ballet has staked its reputation on performing more works by Frederick Ashton than any other company in the world, and “Sonatina,” from 2021, evidenced the influence of the British choreographer’s work on Graziano. Graziano CelebratedThe Sarasota Ballet presents three works by resident choreographer Ricardo Graziano.

Source: The Herald January 27, 2024 19:17 UTC