Below is a selected list of major works by Ms. Turocy and the years in which they were commissioned. Please note that some operas were conceived in two or more different stagings in different years and are therefore listed in the year that specific version was premiered. We remain very grateful to The National Endowment for the Arts and to The New York State Council on the Arts who consistently support the New York City premieres produced with Concert Royal.
OPERAS/BALLETS
TESEO by George Frederick Handel, commissioned by Goettingen International Handel Festival in Germany with Nicholas McGegan conducting the Festival Orchestra of Goettingen, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2011
LE MAGNIFIQUE (modern day premiere) by André Grétry, Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center, commissioned by Opera Lafayette Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Ryan Brown, stage direction by Catherine Turocy, 2011.
ZEPHIRE, an acte de ballet (USA premiere) by Jean Philippe Rameau, Symphony Space in New York City with Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2010.
SANCHO PANZA, GOUVENEUR DANS L’ISLE DE BARATARIAIS (USA premiere) by François-André Danican Philidor, Kennedy Center, commissioned by Opera Lafayette Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Ryan Brown, stage direction by Catherine Turocy, 2010.
ARMIDE by Christoph Willibald von Gluck, Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center, commissioned by Opera Lafayette Orchestra and Chorus by Ryan Brown, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2010.
FAIRY QUEEN by Henry Purcell, commisioned by Astoria Music Festival in Oregon, Keith Clark conducting, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2009.
LE DESERTEUR (USA premiere) by Pierre Alexandre Monsigny, Kennedy Center, commissioned by Opera Lafayette Orchestra and Chorusd conducted by Ryan Brown, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2009.
DIDO AND AENEAS by Henry Purcell, Meyerson Symphony Hall, Dallas, Texas with the Dallas Bach Society conducted by James Richman and members of Contemporary Ballet Dallas, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2009.
ORLANDO by George Frederick Handel commissioned by the Goettingen International Handel Festival, Germany with Nicholas McGegan conducting the Festival Orchestra of Goettingen, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2008.
ARMIDE, music by Jean Baptiste Lully at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park, Maryland commissioned by Opera Lafayette Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Ryan Brown, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2007.
ZELINDOR, ROI DES SYLPHES, (modern day premiere) music by Francois Francoeur and Rebel at the Rose Theater in Lincoln Center, New York City commissioned by Opera Lafayette Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Ryan Brown, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2007.
PYGMALION, a ballet pantomime with music by Jean -Joseph Mouret, commissioned by Cornell University with NYSBaroque and Petits Violins from Cornell, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2007.
CHACONNE COMIQUE, music by Jean -Joseph Mouret commissioned by Cornell University with NYSBaroque and Petits Violins from Cornell, choreography by Catherine Turocy assisted by Sarah Edgar, 2007.
IDOMENEO by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, University of Maryland, commissioned by Opera Lafayette Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Ryan Brown, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2006.
LES CARACTERES DE LA DANSES, duet version, music by Jean Fery Rebel, commissioned by the Sansouci Music Festival in Potsdam, Lautten Compagney conducted by Wolfgang Katschner, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2005.
PYGMALION, the ballet adapted to music by Jean Philippe Rameau, commissioned by the Sansouci Music Festival in Potsdam, Germany, Lautten Compagney conducted by Wolfgang Katschner, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2005.
SUITE FROM ARIODANTE, music by George Frederick Handel, commissioned by the Sansouci Music Festival in Potsdam, Germany, Lautten Compagney conducted by Wolfgang Katschner, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2005.
ATALANTA by George Frederick Handel, commissioned by the Goettingen International Handel Festival in Germany with Nicholas McGegan conducting the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2005.
SPLENDOUR OF LONDON, PURCELL’S AYRES FOR THE THEATER, with Apollo’s Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra. Jeannette Sorrell, Conductor; Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2004.
LES FOLIES FRANCAISES, music by Francois Couperin, World Financial Center, NYC, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2004.
PROMETHEUS, music by Jonathan Dawe, world premiere of contemporary opera conducted by Jeffrey Milarsky, Gugenheim Museum, New York City,stage direction by Experience Bryon, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2004.
L’AMOUR EN SALTIMBANQUE from Les Fetes Venitiennes by Andre Campra, Florence Gould Hall, New York City with Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2004.
LES ARTS FLORISSANTS by Antoine Charpentier, Florence Gould Hall, New York City with Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2003.
DARDANUS by Jean Philippe Rameau, commissioned by Wolf Trap in Washington, DC, conducted by Antony Walker, stage direction Chuck Hudson, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2003.
ALCINA by George Frederick Handel, commissioned by Goettingen International Handel Festival in Germany with Nicholas McGegan conducting the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2002.
LE POUVOIR DE L’AMOUR (USA premiere) by Nicholas P. Royer, commissioned by Oberlin College, conducted by Michael Sponsellor, stage direction Victoria Vaughan, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2002.
ORPHEE ET EURIDICE by Christoph Willibald von Gluck, University of Maryland commissioned by Opera Lafayette Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Ryan Brown , choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2002.
LES ARTS FLORISSANTS by Antoine Charpentier, Corcoran Gallery Washington D.C. commissioned by Opera Lafayette conducted by Ryan Brown, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2001.
PYGMALION by Jean Philippe Rameau, Florence Gould Hall, New York City, Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2000.
ACIS ET GALATHEE by Jean Baptiste Lully, commissioned by The Violins of Lafayette conducted by Ryan Brown, French Embassy in Washington, D.C., choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2000.
JULIUS CAESAR by George Frederick Handel, The Washington Opera at the Kennedy Center, William Crutchfield conducting, stage direction by John Pascoe, choreography by Catherine Turocy 2000.
DIDO AND AENEAS by Henry Purcell, new choreography arranged for the Opera Division at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2000.
THE FOUR SEASONS by Antonio Vivaldi, commissioned by the Lincoln Center Out- of- Doors Festival, New York City; Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, puppetry by Jane Stein, staging and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2000.
ARIANNA IN CRETA by George Frederick Handel, commissioned by Goettingen International Handel Festival in Germany with Nicholas McGegan conducting the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1999.
PYGMALION by Jean Philippe Rameau, Corcoran Gallery, Washington D.C., commissioned by The Violins of Lafayette conducted by Ryan Brown, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1999.
LES SAUVAGES by Jean Philippe Rameau, Meyerson Symhony Hall in Dallas, Texas with the Dallas Bach Society conducted by James Richman, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1999.
ASCANIO IN ALBA by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, commissioned by the Mozart Festival, Kennedy Center, Christopher Hogwood conducting the National Symphony Orchestra, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1999.
LES SAUVAGES by Jean Philippe Rameau, Lincoln Center, New York City with Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1998.
DIDO AND AENEAS by Henry Purcell, commissioned by the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio in Texas, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1998.
APOLLO AND DAFNE by George Frederick Handel, commissioned by New World Symphony conducted by Nicholas McGegan, Miami Beach, Florida, stage direction by Catherine Turocy, 1998.
DIDO AND AENEAS by Henry Purcell, Meyerson Symphony Hall, Dallas, Texas with the Dallas Bach Society conducted by James Richman, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1997.
LES INDES GALANTES BALLET SUITE, music by Jean Philippe Rameau, commissioned by the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, Florida conducted by Nicholas McGegan, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1997.
ARIODANTE, music by George Frederick Handel, commissioned by the Goettingen International Handel Festival in Germany, conducted by Nicholas McGegan, stage direction by Drew Minter, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1995.
INDIAN QUEEN by Henry Purcell commissioned by the Handel and Haydn Society, Boston and The Barbican in London, conducted by Christopher Hogwood, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1995.
L’ESPAGNE by Andre Campra, Florence Gould Hall, New York City, Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1993.
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, commissioned by Theatro San Carlos, Lisbon, Portugal and the Théâtre de Chatelet, Paris, France; English Baroque Soloists conducted by John Eliot Gardiner, stage direction Jean Louis Thamin, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1993.
ACIS AND GALATEA by George Frederick Handel commissioned by Opera Antica in Palm Beach, Florida; Judith Norrel conducting, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1993.
ERACULA by Alessandro Scarlatti, commissioned by SUNY Purchase, New York, stage directed by David Osmund, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1992.
LE TEMPLE DE LA GLOIRE by Jean Philippe Rameau, Florence Gould Hall, New York City, Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, stage direction by David Osmund, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1991.
ORFEO by Claudio Monteverdi, commissioned by the Carmel Bach Festival in California, conducted by Sandor Salgo, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1990
DIDO AND AENEAS by Henry Purcell, commissioned by Opera Antica in Palm Beach, Florida; conducted by Judith Norrel, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1990.
LE DEVIN DU VILLAGE by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Florence Gould Hall, New York City, Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1989.
IL SANT ALESSIO by Stefano Landi commissioned by the E. Nakamichi Baroque Festival, Los Angeles, conducted by Nicholas McGegan, stage direction by McGegan and Turocy, choreography by Charles Garth and Catherine Turocy, 1988.
APOLLON, LA NUIT ET COMUS by Nicholas Bernier, Florence Gould Hall, New York City with James Richman conducting Concert Royal, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1988.
LES ELEMENTS by Jean-Féry Rebel, Florence Gould Hall, New York City; Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1988.
TERPSICORE by George Frederick Handel ,Marymount Manhattan Theater New York City with James Richman conducting Concert Royal, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1987.
LES ARTS FLORISSANTS by Antoine Charpentier, commissioned by the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. with Ken Slowik conducting, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1986.
SCYLLA ET GLAUCUS by Jean-Marie Leclair, commissioned by the Opera de Lyon, English Baroque Soloists conducted by John Eliot Gardiner, stage direction by Philippe Lenael, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1986.
LES FETES D’HEBE by Jean Philippe Rameau, commissioned by the E. Nakamichi Baroque Festival, Los Angeles, Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, stage direction by Roland Julien, choreography by Ann Jacoby and Catherine Turocy, 1986.
LES PETITS RIENS by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, commissioned by the OK Mozart Fextival in Oklahoma conducted by Ransom Wilson, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1986.
ARIODANTE by George Frederick Handel commissioned by the Spoleto USA Festival, Charleston, South Carolina, Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1985.
ORFEO ED EURIDICE by Christoph Willibald von Gluck, Marymount Manhattan Theater, New York City; Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1984.
HIPPOLYTE ET ARICIE by Jean Philippe Rameau, commissioned by the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence and Opéra de Lyon and broadcast on European television, conducted by John Eliot Gardiner, stage direction Pier Luigi Pizzi, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1983.
IL PASTOR FIDO by George Frederick Handel, commissioned by the Castle Hill Early Music Festival, Massachusetts with Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1983.
LES BOREADES (world premiere) by Jean Philippe Rameau, commissioned by the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence and Opéra de Lyon, conducted by John Eliot Gardiner, stage direction Jean Louis Martinoty, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1982.
PROLOGUE AND LES INCAS DE PEROU by Jean Philippe Rameau (from Rameau’s Les Indes Galantes), Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, Pace University, New York City; stage direction by John Haber, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1982.
PYGMALION by Jean Philippe Rameau, commissined by l’Institut de Musique et Danse Anciennes de l’Isle de France, Théâtre de Paris, Grand Théâtre de Versailles; broadcast on French television; La Chapelle Royale conducted by Philippe Hereweghe, stage direction Philippe Lenael, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1982.
PYGMALION by Jean Philippe Rameau at Pace University Theater in New York City with Concert Royal conducted by James Richman; stage direction by John Haber, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1980.
DIOCLESIAN by Henry Purcell commissioned by Castle Hill Early Music Festival in Ipswich, Massachusetts, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1978.
ARMIDE by Jean-Baptiste Lully commissioned by Prince Georges County Opera, Baltimore, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1978.
LA DANSE by Jean Philippe Rameau, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City with Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, stage direction and choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1977.
ONE ACT PLAYS by Catherine Turocy (wrote script, choreographed the dances and directed)
With Sword Drawn He Danced, or the Education of a Gentleman, The Baroque Ballet Workshop, Jarvis Conservatory, Napa, California, 1998.
As You Wish, Madame, The Baroque Ballet Workshop, Jarvis Conservatory, Napa, California, 1997
Voltaire’s Temple of Glory, The Baroque Ballet Workshop, Jarvis Conservatory, Napa, California, 1996.
The Pleasures of the Dance, The Baroque Ballet Workshop, Jarvis Conservatory, Napa, California, 1995.
Baroque Journey, Lincoln Center Institute, New York City, 35 perf. for grades k-12, 1994.
CHOREOGRAPHY FOR PLAYS:
Prince of Haiti, King of Paris, by Kyle Siebrecht, Miami, Florida, 2004.
La Boite de Chocolats , a commedia dell’arte work, written by Nicholas Jumara original choreography by Catherine Turocy. World Financial Center Winter Garden, NYC, 2004.
Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme by Moliere, music by Jean Baptiste Lully TheatreWorks at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, 1999.
Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme by Moliere, music by Jean Baptiste Lully, San Antonio Symphony, 1999.
Les Précieuses Ridicules by Marivaux, Théâtre du Nombre d’Or, Nantes, France, 1984.
La Double Inconstance by Marivaux, Théâtre du Nombre d’Or, Nantes, France, 1983.
La Meprise by Marivaux, Théâtre du Nombre d’Or, Nantes, France, 1983.
Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme (Molière), State University of New York, Purchase, NY, 1979.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Soirée Baroque en Haïti, with Concert Royal James Richman, Conductor, Florence Gould Hall, NYC, Choreography by Catherine Turocy and Marcea Daiter, 2003
An English Picnic for Handel, collaborative choreography for the Children’s Discovery Center in Columbus, Ohio, Baroque choreography by Catherine Turocy, 2001.
The Haffner Minuets, Mozart, Kennedy Center, Christopher Hogwood conducting the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington D.C., 2001.
Divertimento in B-flat Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, commisioned by the Mozart Festival at the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Christopher Hogwood, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1998.
A Viennese Costume Party for the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Hogwood, Kennedy Center, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1995.
Bach Orchestral Suites #1 and #2 plus Handel’s Water Music, Florence Gould Hall, New York City (6 dancers) and revised duet version for the Academy of Ancient Music tour with Christopher Hogwood, Tokyo, Japan, choreography by Catherine Turocy, 1994.
Harlequins, Gods and Dancers, concert of Baroque dance reconstructions and choreography, premiered in London at The Place with Concert Royal conducted by James Richman, choreography by Ann Jacoby and Catherine Turocy, 1981.
VIDEOS:
2000, 2011
The Spirit of Eighteenth Century Dance, a Baroque Ballet Workshop, Milt Wallace Videos. DVD version released by DanceTime Publications with added footage as Baroque Dance Unmasked.
1998
With Sword Drawn He Danced, or the Education of a Gentleman, Princeton Books.
1997
Les Elements, the University of Oklahoma Educational Arts Video
As You Wish, Madame, Jarvis Conservatory, Napa, California
1996
Voltaire’s Temple of Glory , Jarvis Conservatory, Napa, California
1995
The Pleasures of the Dance, Jarvis Conservatory, Napa, California
1989
Dance in Revolution, New York Public Library. Shared lecture/demonstration with Elizabeth Aldrich focusing on dance from 1725-1790’s in France. Includes reconstruction from August Ferrere’s unpublished manuscript.
1981
Suite Fantastique, created in collaboration with Arc Video, New York
1978-79
The Art of Dancing: an Introduction to Baroque Dance, based on the treatise by the renown English dancing master Kellom Tomlinson; is found in the collections of major universities, schools of dance, and performing arts libraries; Recipient of the ”Dance Film Award, 1979-80.
TELEVISION BROADCASTS:
1998
With Sword Drawn He Danced, Satellite Arts Channel
1997
Voltaire’s Temple of Glory, Satellite Arts Channel
1996
The Pleasures of the Dance, Satellite Arts Channel
1994
Excerpts from Water Music by WNET and WNJN
1993
Le Nozze di Figaro by European television
1983-84
Hippolyte et Aricie by French National Television
Pygmalion by European television
