Balanchine & Cunningham: New York City Lights on All Cylinders

Well, almost. Tschaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 2 costumes, which were reworked many times since their 1941 premiere, are a fizzle. The extravagant chiffon skirts detract from the intricate footwork. They look too casual for this grand affair, which still retains a hint of imperial splendor. It wasn’t Ballet Imperial by…