May 22 - June 1, 2014
George Balanchine's © renown tour-de-force Jewels makes its Boston Opera House debut. Jewels is a vibrant and elegant evening featuring Emeralds, set to music by Gabriel Fauré; Rubies with music by Igor Stravinsky, and Diamonds set to Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 3.
Last presented by Boston Ballet in 2009, Jewels remains a brilliant overview of ballet history and style, evoking three cities - Paris, New York, and St. Petersburg - each a place which figured prominently in Balanchine's career. Each piece uniquely encapsulates the complex history of classical dance through the opulence of 19th century France, the imperial style of Russia, and Balanchine's own neoclassical take on the art form.
Photos and Video
Click here for a photo gallery of George Balanchine's Jewels
Events
Saturday, May 24, 2014 - Pre-Curtain Talk
Dancers, choreographers, musicians, and special guests offer audience members an insider's view on the storyline, choreography, history, costumes, and music for the following season ballets.
This informal discussion is free for all ticket holders and is held at the Boston Opera House one hour before the 7:30pm performance.
Saturday, May 31, 2014 - Post Show Conversation with Mikko
A post-performance opportunity to meet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen and hear his insights on the program following the performance.
This informal discussion is free for all ticket holders and is held at the Boston Opera House immediately following the 7:30pm performance.
Casting
Casting for week one - May 22 May 25, 2014
Casting for week two - May 28 - June 1, 2014
***all casting is subject to change***
Program Credits
Emeralds
MUSIC Gabriel Fauré
Pelléas et Mélisande and Shylock
CHOREOGRAPHY George Balanchine ©The George Balanchine Trust
COSTUME DESIGN After Barbara Karinska
LIGHTING DESIGN Mark Stanley
Rubies
MUSIC Igor Stravinsky
Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra
CHOREOGRAPHY George Balanchine ©The George Balanchine Trust
COSTUME DESIGN After Barbara Karinska
LIGHTING DESIGN Mark Stanley
Diamonds
MUSIC Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29
CHOREOGRAPHY George Balanchine ©The George Balanchine Trust
COSTUME DESIGN After Barbara Karinska
LIGHTING DESIGN Mark Stanley
ORIGINAL PREMIERE: APRIL 13, 1967, NEW YORK CITY BALLET, NEW YORK STATE THEATER
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Boston Ballet in George Balanchine's Diamonds, by Gene Schiavone
