Ballet

Works of Bach

4 upcoming performances in New York

“Works of Bach” at New York City Ballet frames Johann Sebastian Bach’s music as a structural partner to movement rather than mere accompaniment. Set at Lincoln Center, the program pairs orchestral and solo scores with contemporary choreography, using counterpoint and formal symmetry as choreographic prompts. The company has long returned to Bach as a touchstone in its repertory, reflecting New York’s ongoing role in translating European classical traditions into American stage practice. One clear effect is how the dancers make musical architecture legible, phrase by phrase.