Liturgy (ballet)

Liturgy
ChoreographerChristopher Wheeldon
MusicArvo Pärt
PremiereMay 31, 2003 (2003-05-31)
New York State Theater
Original ballet companyNew York City Ballet
DesignHolly Hynes
Created forJock Soto
Wendy Whelan
GenreContemporary ballet

Liturgy is a ballet made by New York City Ballet resident choreographer Christopher Wheeldon to Fratres by Arvo Pärt. The premiere took place on May 31, 2003 at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, originated by Jock Soto and Wendy Whelan. Whelan described the piece as "a piece about union".