Bolshoi Ballet: Jewels

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Anastasia Stashkevich

Emeralds (Leading couples)

Age : 39 | Popularity : 1%

Ivan Alexeyev

Emeralds (Leading couples) / Diamonds

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Anna Tikhomirova

Emeralds (Leading couples)

Age : 36 | Popularity : 1%

Vladislav Lantratov

Emeralds (Leading couples)

Age : 36 | Popularity : 3%

Yanina Parienko

Emeralds (Pas de trois)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Igor Tsvirko

Emeralds (Pas de trois)

Age : 35 | Popularity : 4%

Ana Turazashvili

Emeralds (Pas de trois) / Diamonds

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Ekaterina Krysanova

Rubies (Leading couple)

Age : 39 | Popularity : 6%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Sound	Music	Gabriel Fauré Igor Stravinsky Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
	Conductor	Pavel Sorokin
Crew	Choreographer	George Balanchine
Directing	Director	Vincent Bataillon
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