Catching the Moment with Paul Kolnik
For nearly 50 years the legendary dance photographer, Paul Kolnik, helped create the visual identity of the New York City Ballet.
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Vástádus Eana—The Answer is Land” opens outdoors, where the audience has gathered around a grassy area. Seven women in black skirts, ankle boots, red capes, and bonnets approach toting megaphones above their heads. They march purposefully within the enclosure, then stop and lower the megaphones to the ground. One issues a mournful call and the others respond. Together they stretch their arms in an arc overhead, take a quick twirl. They sing, one hand holding the megaphone cap to the mouth, while balancing the bullhorn on a shoulder. Finishing in silence, they stand still for quite a long moment, then head to the Doris Duke Theater stage door, leading a procession of audience members.
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