THE PROGRAM
NEW YORK CITY CENTER
We’ve curated a program that features some of the most celebrated pieces from the classical repertoire, performed by luminaries from Europe’s most renowned ballet companies. This is a rare opportunity to see a convergence of the world’s ballet elite on one stage. Join us for a dazzling display of artistry and passion that connects the best of European traditions with the dynamism of American ballet powerhouses like the New York City Ballet, American Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet.
Don’t miss this unique chance to witness a spectacular blend of ballet royalty from both continents, right in the heart of New York City.
FIRST ACT
Estimated Runtime – 58 minutes
01.
ONEGIN
Choreography: John Cranko
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Interpreters: Miriam Kacerova & Martí Paixá
The Stuttgart Ballet
02.
WALTZ
Choreography: Drew Jacoby
Music: Les Stuck
Interpreters: Paolo Calo & David Garcia
US PREMIERE
Ballet de Catalunya
03.
GISELLE
Choreography: Jean Coralli & Jules Perrot
Music: Adolphe Adam
Interpreters: Valentine Colasante & Paul Marque
Paris Opera
04.
Paquita Grand Pas
Choreography: Joseph Mazilier
Music: Edouard Delvedez and Ludwig Minkus
Interpreters: Sang Eun Lee & Gareth Haw
English National Ballet
05.
Swan Lake (White Swan)
Choreography: Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Interpreters: Chloe Misseldine & Aran Bell
American Ballet Theater
06.
Swan Lake (Black Swan)
Choreography: Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Interpreters: Isabella Boylston & James Whiteside
American Ballet Theater
INTERMISSION OF 30 MINUTES
SECOND ACT
Estimated Runtime – 49 minutes
01.
MANON
Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan
Music: Jules Massenet
Interpreters: Madeleine Woo & Kentaro Mitsumori
The Royal Swedish Ballet
02.
TBA
Choreography: TBA
Music: TBA
Interpreters: Daniil Simkin
Berlin Opera House
03.
TCHAIKOVSKY PAS DE DEUX
Choreography: George Balanchine
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Interpreters: Nikisha Fogo & Aaron Robison
San Francisco Ballet
04.
GRAND PAS CLASSIQUE
Choreography: Victor Gsovsky
Music: Daniel François Auber
Interpreters: Riho Sakamoto & Victor Caixeta
Dutch National Ballet (HET)
05.
STARS AND STRIPES
Choreography: Gorge Balanchine
Music: John Philip Sousa orchestrated by Hershy Kay
Interpreters: Tiler Peck; partner tba
New York City Ballet
FIRST ACT
Estimated Runtime – 58 minutes
01.
GISELLE
Choreography: Jean Coralli & Jules Perrot
Music: Adolphe Adam
Interpreters: Valentine Colasante & Paul Marque
Paris Opera
02.
JULIET & ROMEO*
Choreography: Elias García
Music: Serguey Prokofiev
Interpreters: Ellen Mäkela & Paolo Calo
* In the innovative vision of choreographer Elias Garcia, Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is now “Juliet and Romeo,” highlighting Juliet’s empowerment and reshaping traditional gender roles.
Ballet de Catalunya
03.
GRAND PAS CLASSIQUE
Choreography: Victor Gsovsky
Music: Daniel François Auber
Interpreters: Valentine Colasante & Paul Marque
Paris Opera Ballet
04.
Paquita Grand Pas
Choreography: Joseph Mazilier
Music: Edouard Delvedez and Ludwig Minkus
Interpreters: Sang Eun Lee & Gareth Haw
English National Ballet
05.
Swan Lake (White Swan)
Choreography: Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Interpreters: Chloe Misseldine & Aran Bell
American Ballet Theater
06.
Swan Lake (Black Swan)
Choreography: Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Interpreters: Isabella Boylston & James Whiteside
American Ballet Theater
INTERMISSION OF 30 MINUTES
SECOND ACT
Estimated Runtime – 49 minutes
01.
ONEGIN
Choreography: John Cranko
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Interpreters: Miriam Kacerova & Martí Paixá
The Stuttgart Ballet
02.
TBA
Choreography: TBA
Music: TBA
Interpreters: Daniil Simkin
Berlin Opera House
03.
WALTZ
Choreography: Drew Jacoby
Music: Les Stuck
Interpreters: Paolo Calo & David Garcia
US PREMIERE
Ballet de Catalunya
04.
TCHAIKOVSKY PAS DE DEUX
Choreography: George Balanchine
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Interpreters: Nikisha Fogo & Aaron Robison
San Francisco Ballet
05.
DIANA & ACTEON
Choreography: Agrippina Vaganova
Music: Riccardo Drigo
Interpreters: Riho Sakamoto & Victor Caixeta
Dutch National Ballet (HET)
The program is subject to change, and this does not entitle ticket holders to a refund.
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