José Mateo Ballet Theatre presents 'Classical Lovers'

It's the last weekend for this program of romantically inclined ballets by Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre. All three are choreographed by Mateo: the lighthearted "Courtly Lovers" (2003), set to Haydn's charming "Surprise" Symphony; the breezy, playful "Back to Bach" (2002); and the elegant "Schubert Adagio" (1991). - Karen Campbell, Globe Correspondent

In the first of two winter repertory programs (the second is in March), José Mateo casts an eye toward Valentine’s Day with “Classical Lovers,’’ a trio of works. Haydn’s “Surprise’’ Symphony features in “Courtly Lovers’’ (2003), J.S. Bach’s Harpsichord Concerto in G minor is the music for “Back to Bach’’ (2003), and Schubert’s String Quintet in C accompanies “Schubert Adagio’’ (1991).Jeffrey Gantz, Globe Staff

With the countdown underway for Feb. 14,how about holding hands at the ballet while dancers hold their balance. "Classical Lovers" by Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre is a program of three pieces about romantic intrigue choreographed by Mateo: "Courtly Lovers" with music by Haydn, "Back to Bach," and "Schubert Adagio."--June Wulff, Globe Staff

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre opens a program featuring three of the choreographer's more romantically inclined works: the lighthearted "Courtly Lovers" (2003), set to Haydn's charming "Surprise" Symphony; the breezy, playful "Back to Bach" (2002), and the elegant "Schubert Adagio" (1991). - Karen Campbell, Globe Correspondent