Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre to present ‘The Best of Khachaturian’ at Alex Theater

Asbarez – Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre with artistic director, Natasha Middleton, will present “The Best of Khachaturian,” an evening of ballet and instrumental music written by iconic Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian including the famous “Saber Dance” and “Lezginka” from “Gayane,” as well as selections from “Spartacus” and “Masquerade,” and a new work entitled “Remember,” set to selections from the “Cello Concerto In E-Minor,” in memory of the Armenian Genocide.

The performance will be presented at the Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, on Sunday, September 17 at 5 p.m.

Natasha Middleton, Artistic Director of Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre, said: “We are honored to close Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre’s 15th Anniversary Season with a tribute to the music of the beloved Armenian composer Aram Kahachaturian in our program, ‘The Best Of Khachaturian,’ which will include a new piece I am setting in memory of the Armenian Genocide, entitled ‘Remember.’”