The triple bill to mark Bernstein's centenary opened with Wayne McGregor's Yugen. Everything about its brief 19 minutes was spectacular. The opening with the dancers silhouetted against light boxes certainly had the wow factor. The dancing was rivetting, especially, Sarah Lamb. The music was the choral Chichester Psalms featuring a male solo treble. A great start to the evening.
On the other hand, the revival of Liam Scarlett's The Age of Anxiety left me less moved. It is danced in costume and the story of four lonely souls getting drunk did not engage me I'm afraid.
The final piece - Corbantic Games - by Christopher Wheeldon - was more to my taste. It is in five movements featuring various combinations of dancers. It was enjoyable to watch though I found the breaks rather disjointing.
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