George Balanchine
Balanchine
Serenade / Episodes / Concerto Barocco / Tschaikovsky Pas de deux
George Balanchine was a choreographic phenomenon of the 20th century, and to have a comprehensive evening of selections of his work is a privilege for any company. The neoclassical ballet style he is considered the father of is the crystal clear outline of our evening, and provides a testament to the evolution of classical dance not only in North America, where it has spread around the world.
To be granted a licence to perform the works of George Balanchine is a testament to the quality of any company that obtains it, and in this regard the NdB Ballet is duly proud. We gave you a taste of his Serenade back in 2015 in our Made in USA title, and now we come with a full profile evening of four titles by the celebrated choreographer. Balanchine was renowned for his musicality, which stemmed from his deep study of the scores of musical subjects, which enabled his musical education and active mastery of the piano. His roots, deeply embedded in the Russian ballet tradition, were then given new impetus by his work in America to other dance and movement styles, shaping his new dance language. Our selections will include choreographies created for the School of American Ballet – Tchaikovsky’s Serenade and Concerto Barocco set to Bach’s Violin Concerto, as well as works premiered by the celebrated New York City Ballet. This peak period saw the creation of Episodes with music by Anton Webern, which Balanchine co-wrote with Martha Graham, and Tschaikovsky’s Pas de deux, a brilliant neoclassical pas de deux set to previously unused music from Swan Lake.
We invite you to join us for a unique evening of American ballet by George Balanchine.
Premiere: May 5th, 2023 at Janáček Theatre
