Promethean Fire (2002) is danced to the music of three of Leopold Stokowski’s famous Bach transcriptions (Opus 116). The ensemble work is one of Paul Taylor’s six ballets set to the music of the baroque master. This excerpt is the first movement choreographed to the celebrated Toccata and Fugue in D minor.
A Promethean Fire program note states the ballet “examines a kaleidoscope of emotional colors in the human condition”. This performance was recorded during the company’s 2003 UK tour in the Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Promethean Fire (2002)
Promethean Fire is not in this season’s repertoire, but it is my personal favorite – thank you for letting me share it with you – W.Rutledge. The Paul Taylor Dance Company 2025 New York City season runs thru November 23 at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center. For a complete schedule of performances and to purchase tickets visit https://paultaylordance.org/performances/newyorkseason/
