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Bolshoi Ballet: Jewels

"Fauré, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky / Balanchine"

George Balanchine's jewel-themed triptych, strikingly choreographed to the music of Faure, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. This three act masterpiece is renowned as the world's first full-length abstract ballet. The Russian-born co-founder of the New York City Ballet, Balanchine was inspired by the artistry of jewellery designer Claude Arpels to create a trio of distinct movements revealing the essence of each precious stone. Each part also evokes three different cities: Paris, New York and St. Petersburg. 'Emeralds' was conceived as a tribute to the French romantic school, with music by Gabriel Faure. The fiery and energetic 'Rubies' taps into the rich tradition of Broadway musicals, with music by Stravinsky. 'Diamonds' honours the grandeur of Imperial Russia and the Maryinsky Theater, choreographed to the music of Tchaikovsky. With its jewel-like costumes, this is a celebration of the influences on the choreographer who was described as the father of American ballet.

Top Cast

  • Anastasia Stashkevich

    Anastasia Stashkevich

    Emeralds (Leading couples)

  • Ivan Alexeyev

    Ivan Alexeyev

    Emeralds (Leading couples) / Diamonds

  • Anna Tikhomirova

    Anna Tikhomirova

    Emeralds (Leading couples)

  • Vladislav Lantratov

    Vladislav Lantratov

    Emeralds (Leading couples)

  • Yanina Parienko

    Yanina Parienko

    Emeralds (Pas de trois)

  • Igor Tsvirko

    Igor Tsvirko

    Emeralds (Pas de trois)

  • Ana Turazashvili

    Ana Turazashvili

    Emeralds (Pas de trois) / Diamonds

  • Ekaterina Krysanova

    Ekaterina Krysanova

    Rubies (Leading couple)

  • Vyacheslav Lopatin

    Vyacheslav Lopatin

    Rubies (Leading couple)

Overview

George Balanchine's jewel-themed triptych, strikingly choreographed to the music of Faure, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. This three act masterpiece is renowned as the world's first full-length abstract ballet. The Russian-born co-founder of the New York City Ballet, Balanchine was inspired by the artistry of jewellery designer Claude Arpels to create a trio of distinct movements revealing the essence of each precious stone. Each part also evokes three different cities: Paris, New York and St. Petersburg. 'Emeralds' was conceived as a tribute to the French romantic school, with music by Gabriel Faure. The fiery and energetic 'Rubies' taps into the rich tradition of Broadway musicals, with music by Stravinsky. 'Diamonds' honours the grandeur of Imperial Russia and the Maryinsky Theater, choreographed to the music of Tchaikovsky. With its jewel-like costumes, this is a celebration of the influences on the choreographer who was described as the father of American ballet.

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