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2h 30m
2014
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...

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.
- DirectorVincent Bataillon
- Release19 January 2014
- GenreMusic
- Duration2h 30m
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- Productions
Bolshoi Theatre
Cast

Anastasia Stashkevich
Emeralds (Leading couples)

Anna Tikhomirova
Emeralds (Leading couples)

Vladislav Lantratov
Emeralds (Leading couples)

Yanina Parienko
Emeralds (Pas de trois)

Igor Tsvirko
Emeralds (Pas de trois)

Ana Turazashvili
Emeralds (Pas de trois) / Diamonds

Ekaterina Krysanova
Rubies (Leading couple)

Vyacheslav Lopatin
Rubies (Leading couple)

Ekaterina Shipulina
Rubies (Soloist)

Semyon Chudin
Diamonds (Leading couple)

Olga Smirnova
Diamonds (Leading couple)

Margarita Shrayner
Emeralds

Batyr Annadurdyev
Rubies

Alexander Vorobiyov
Rubies

Maria Vinogradova
Rubies / Diamonds

Yulia Lunkina
Rubies

Svetlana Pavlova
Rubies

Daria Khokhlova
Rubies
