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A man lunges forward as a woman leans forward on his back

Repertory

According To Eve

COMPANIES

CHOREOGRAPHER

RUN TIME

23 Minutes

WORLD PREMIERE

New York City Center, 1972

MUSIC

George Crumb

DÉCOR & COSTUMES

Rouben Ter-Arutunian

LIGHTING

Nicola Cernovitch

Recounting the Biblical story of Cain and Abel through their mother Eve’s eyes, this ballet explores the complicated emotions within family relationships. While the two brothers dance out their dispute with great intensity, Eve stands between them, a picture of resilient grace. George Crumb’s vocal score, “Ancient Voices of Children,” is airy and evocative, while Rouben Ter Arutunian’s set is simple but breathtaking. 

A man lunges forward as a woman leans forward on his back

Sara Yarborough and Hector Mercado in According to Eve Photo by Fred Fehl