Joffrey Ballet perform the American premiere of Cathy Marston’s new ballet Atonement in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award-winning film with music by Laura Rossi.
Performed by Joffrey Ballet at the Lyric Opera House, Chicago 17-27 October 2024 with the Lyric Opera Orchestra conducted by Scott Speck.
Choreography by Cathy Marston
Music by Laura Rossi
Witness the U.S. premiere of renowned choreographer Cathy Marston’s ‘Atonement’ in her re-imagining of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned Academy Award®-winning film.
The poignant story follows Briony Tallis, revealed in the book as its author and now portrayed in the ballet as a celebrated choreographer, as she grapples with the haunting echoes of her past through a breathtaking dance of redemption.
Marston’s adaptation unfolds the tragic love story of Briony’s older sister, Cecilia, against the historical backdrop of 1935 England to explore the intricate layers of societal norms and the enduring impact of a single lie. Enveloped in Rossi’s evocative musical score, with dynamic choreography portraying the complexities of self-deception, the transformation of memory, and the weight of guilt, Atonement shares an emotionally charged experience with a startling twist finale that will linger in the soul.